Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE VALLEYS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,712
Total Quantity
504.8K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+88.1%
THE VALLEYS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 6,712 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,792 to the NHS. This is 88.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
542
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 504,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,792 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +88.1% 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.