Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GOLDEN VALLEY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,355
Total Quantity
179.6K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-34%
GOLDEN VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 2,355 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,142 to the NHS. This is 34% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,355 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 179,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,142 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,355 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34% 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.