Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WYE VALLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,443
Total Quantity
598.1K
NHS Cost
£17.2K
vs National Avg
+24.5%
WYE VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 4,443 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,161 to the NHS. This is 24.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
374
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,443 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 598,067 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,161 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,443 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24.5% 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.