Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TREDEGAR PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,446
Total Quantity
225.9K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-3.4%
TREDEGAR PRACTICE prescribed 3,446 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,458 to the NHS. This is 3.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
233
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,906 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,458 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.4% 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.