Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEAVER VALE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,760
Total Quantity
375.0K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+5.4%
WEAVER VALE PRACTICE prescribed 3,760 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,752 to the NHS. This is 5.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
310
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 374,990 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,752 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +5.4% 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.