Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THREE VILLAGES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,526
Total Quantity
456.4K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
-1.2%

THREE VILLAGES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,526 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,330 to the NHS. This is 1.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
338

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,526
Total Quantity456,438
Total NHS Cost£14,330
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average-1.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,526 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-1.2% 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.