Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NENE VALLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,035
Total Quantity
221.1K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-14.9%
NENE VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 3,035 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,774 to the NHS. This is 14.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,035 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 221,051 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,774 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,035 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.9% 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.