Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SETT VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,856
Total Quantity
290.5K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
-19.9%
SETT VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,856 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,057 to the NHS. This is 19.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
242
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,856 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 290,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,057 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,856 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -19.9% 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.