Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,520
Total Quantity
482.0K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
-1.3%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 3,520 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,659 to the NHS. This is 1.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
322
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 481,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,659 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1.3% 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.