Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR VARDHAN'S SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,018
Total Quantity
130.8K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-71.5%
DR VARDHAN'S SURGERY prescribed 1,018 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,659 to the NHS. This is 71.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,018 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,659 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -71.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,018 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -71.5% 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.