Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,645
Total Quantity
423.0K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+30.2%
FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,645 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,249 to the NHS. This is 30.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
391
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 423,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,249 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30.2% 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.