Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,778
Total Quantity
563.6K
NHS Cost
£18.2K
vs National Avg
+118%
THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE prescribed 7,778 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,181 to the NHS. This is 118% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
617
Jul 2026
695
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
612
Jul 2026
698
Jul 2026
624
Jul 2026
682
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
617
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
640
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,778 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 563,601 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,181 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,778 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +118% 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.