Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR VASANTH
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,063
Total Quantity
77.4K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
-70.2%
DR VASANTH prescribed 1,063 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,094 to the NHS. This is 70.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,063 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,434 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,094 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,063 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -70.2% 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.