Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TRENT VALLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,400
Total Quantity
196.3K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-32.7%
TRENT VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 2,400 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,543 to the NHS. This is 32.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 196,254 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,543 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -32.7% 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.