Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SID VALLEY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,565
Total Quantity
438.7K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+28%
SID VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 4,565 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,296 to the NHS. This is 28% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
389
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,565 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 438,740 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,296 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,565 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +28% 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.