Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUANTOCK VALE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,209
Total Quantity
186.0K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
-38.1%
QUANTOCK VALE SURGERY prescribed 2,209 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,871 to the NHS. This is 38.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 185,952 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,871 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.1% 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.