Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE VALE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,459
Total Quantity
159.6K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
-59.1%
THE VALE SURGERY prescribed 1,459 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,594 to the NHS. This is 59.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,459 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 159,626 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,594 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,459 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.1% 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.