Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHET VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,977
Total Quantity
314.0K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+11.5%

CHET VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,977 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,690 to the NHS. This is 11.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
332

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,977
Total Quantity313,972
Total NHS Cost£11,690
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+11.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,977 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+11.5% vs national average
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.