Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUTTON VALENCE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,610
Total Quantity
250.0K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+1.2%
SUTTON VALENCE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,610 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,265 to the NHS. This is 1.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
305
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,610 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 250,039 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,265 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,610 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +1.2% 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.