Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WEAVER VALE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,257
Total Quantity
385.9K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+19.3%
THE WEAVER VALE SURGERY prescribed 4,257 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,933 to the NHS. This is 19.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
367
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 385,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,933 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +19.3% 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.