Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AIRE VALLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,282
Total Quantity
364.8K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
-8%
AIRE VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 3,282 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,442 to the NHS. This is 8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
255
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,282 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 364,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,442 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,282 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8% 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.