Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHILWELL VALLEY AND MEADOWS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,896
Total Quantity
483.6K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+9.2%
CHILWELL VALLEY AND MEADOWS PRACTICE prescribed 3,896 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,488 to the NHS. This is 9.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
330
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,896 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 483,625 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,488 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,896 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.2% 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.