Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VEL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,451
Total Quantity
423.3K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+24.8%
VEL SURGERY prescribed 4,451 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,531 to the NHS. This is 24.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
394
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 423,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,531 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24.8% 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.