Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OUSE VALLEY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,838
Total Quantity
269.9K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
-20.4%
OUSE VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 2,838 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,719 to the NHS. This is 20.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 269,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,719 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -20.4% 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.