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 Items1,063
Total Quantity77,434
Total NHS Cost£3,094
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-70.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,063 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-70.2% vs national average
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.