Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,265
Total Quantity
463.8K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
-8.5%
NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 3,265 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,863 to the NHS. This is 8.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
291
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 463,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,863 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.5% 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.