Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,830
Total Quantity
358.2K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+35.4%
HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 4,830 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,450 to the NHS. This is 35.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
395
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,830 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 358,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,450 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,830 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.4% 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.