Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at REA VALLEY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,652
Total Quantity
504.3K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+2.4%

REA VALLEY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 3,652 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,626 to the NHS. This is 2.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
285

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,652
Total Quantity504,307
Total NHS Cost£17,626
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+2.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,652 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+2.4% 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.