Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,938
Total Quantity
510.7K
NHS Cost
£15.5K
vs National Avg
+94.5%
THE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 6,938 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,469 to the NHS. This is 94.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
617
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
591
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,938 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 510,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,469 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,938 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +94.5% 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.