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 Items2,838
Total Quantity269,861
Total NHS Cost£11,719
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-20.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,838 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-20.4% vs national average
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.