Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE RIVERSIDE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,626
Total Quantity
173.4K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-54.4%
THE RIVERSIDE PRACTICE prescribed 1,626 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,031 to the NHS. This is 54.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,626 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 173,397 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,031 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,626 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -54.4% 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.