Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,950
Total Quantity
222.4K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-45.3%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 1,950 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,403 to the NHS. This is 45.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,950 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 222,399 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,403 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,950 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -45.3% 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.