Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VERNON PARK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,691
Total Quantity
155.6K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
-52.6%
VERNON PARK SURGERY prescribed 1,691 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,884 to the NHS. This is 52.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,691 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 155,644 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,884 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,691 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -52.6% 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.