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 Items3,896
Total Quantity483,625
Total NHS Cost£17,488
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+9.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,896 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+9.2% 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.