Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VENTNOR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,797
Total Quantity
279.5K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+6.4%
VENTNOR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,797 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,175 to the NHS. This is 6.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
295
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,797 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,175 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,797 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.4% 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.