Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
29.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1M
Practices
1,832
Avg per Practice
16
Overview
Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin is prescribed by 1,832 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 29,934 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,090,518 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 3,417 | 62 | 55 | +238.0% ▲ |
| B | 1,906 | 47 | 41 | +149.1% ▲ |
| RM | 1,285 | 27 | 48 | +192.0% ▲ |
| IG | 949 | 21 | 45 | +177.3% ▲ |
| OL | 871 | 18 | 48 | +196.9% ▲ |
| N | 790 | 17 | 47 | +185.3% ▲ |
| TW | 776 | 12 | 65 | +296.9% ▲ |
| CV | 754 | 28 | 27 | +65.0% ▲ |
| W | 732 | 20 | 37 | +124.5% ▲ |
| BL | 716 | 16 | 45 | +174.8% ▲ |
| M | 703 | 29 | 24 | +48.5% ▲ |
| SW | 594 | 15 | 40 | +142.9% ▲ |
| RH | 539 | 12 | 45 | +175.5% ▲ |
| UB | 534 | 18 | 30 | +82.2% ▲ |
| WF | 515 | 10 | 52 | +216.0% ▲ |
| WV | 471 | 10 | 47 | +189.0% ▲ |
| HD | 436 | 7 | 62 | +282.2% ▲ |
| HA | 389 | 16 | 24 | +49.1% ▲ |
| NW | 368 | 16 | 23 | +41.1% ▲ |
| GL | 353 | 11 | 32 | +96.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| LABURNUM HEALTH CENTRE | 599 |
| CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE | 405 |
| AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE | 380 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs used in diabetes
- Paragraph: Antidiabetic drugs
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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.