Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEN VALLEY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,343
Total Quantity
328.3K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+49.8%
LEN VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 5,343 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,106 to the NHS. This is 49.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
508
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
446
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 328,264 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,106 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49.8% 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.