Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VANBRUGH GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,224
Total Quantity
411.6K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
-9.6%
VANBRUGH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,224 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,127 to the NHS. This is 9.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
282
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,224 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 411,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,127 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,224 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.6% 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.