Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
15,044
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£56.2K
vs National Avg
+321.7%
LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 15,044 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £56,180 to the NHS. This is 321.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,275
Jun 2026
1,200
Jun 2026
1,330
Jun 2026
1,247
Jun 2026
1,256
Jun 2026
1,283
Jun 2026
1,253
Jun 2026
1,268
Jun 2026
1,336
Jun 2026
1,163
Jun 2026
1,169
Jun 2026
1,264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 15,044 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,472,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £56,180 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +321.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 15,044 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +321.7% 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.