Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TESTVALE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,840
Total Quantity
577.7K
NHS Cost
£20.4K
vs National Avg
+63.7%
TESTVALE SURGERY prescribed 5,840 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,444 to the NHS. This is 63.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
490
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
514
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
545
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,840 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 577,707 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,444 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,840 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +63.7% 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.