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 Items4,645
Total Quantity423,000
Total NHS Cost£14,249
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+30.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,645 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+30.2% 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.