Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UPTON VILLAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,001
Total Quantity
226.1K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-43.9%
UPTON VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 2,001 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,339 to the NHS. This is 43.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,001 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 226,145 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,339 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,001 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.9% 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.