Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE VILLAGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,835
Total Quantity
407.3K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+63.6%
THE VILLAGE PRACTICE prescribed 5,835 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,838 to the NHS. This is 63.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
489
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,835 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 407,323 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,838 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,835 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +63.6% 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.