Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE VALE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,215
Total Quantity
604.4K
NHS Cost
£22.6K
vs National Avg
+130.3%
THE VALE SURGERY prescribed 8,215 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,648 to the NHS. This is 130.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
716
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
677
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
750
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
680
Jul 2026
710
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
684
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 604,415 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,648 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +130.3% 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.