Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MEDLOCK VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,823
Total Quantity
385.8K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+35.2%
MEDLOCK VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,823 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,937 to the NHS. This is 35.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
386
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,823 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 385,815 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,937 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,823 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.2% 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.