Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,677
Total Quantity
846.6K
NHS Cost
£27.8K
vs National Avg
+199.3%
BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 10,677 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,814 to the NHS. This is 199.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
993
Jul 2026
833
Jul 2026
952
Jul 2026
902
Jul 2026
850
Jul 2026
901
Jul 2026
890
Jul 2026
879
Jul 2026
920
Jul 2026
814
Jul 2026
868
Jul 2026
875
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,677 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 846,625 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,814 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +199.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,677 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +199.3% 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.