Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
13,911
Total Quantity
952.5K
NHS Cost
£37.4K
vs National Avg
+290%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 13,911 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £37,431 to the NHS. This is 290% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,116
Jun 2026
1,073
Jun 2026
1,198
Jun 2026
1,245
Jun 2026
1,127
Jun 2026
1,179
Jun 2026
1,213
Jun 2026
1,180
Jun 2026
1,211
Jun 2026
1,094
Jun 2026
1,143
Jun 2026
1,132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,911 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 952,451 |
| Total NHS Cost | £37,431 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +290% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,911 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +290% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.