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 Items4,565
Total Quantity438,740
Total NHS Cost£13,296
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+28%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,565 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+28% 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.