Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,117
Total Quantity
304.0K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
-40.7%
VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,117 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,959 to the NHS. This is 40.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,117 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,955 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,959 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,117 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -40.7% 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.