Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LODDON VALE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,251
Total Quantity
493.0K
NHS Cost
£18.2K
vs National Avg
-8.9%
LODDON VALE PRACTICE prescribed 3,251 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,171 to the NHS. This is 8.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 493,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,171 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.9% 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.