Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VERULAM MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,449
Total Quantity
207.0K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-31.3%
VERULAM MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,449 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,305 to the NHS. This is 31.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 206,990 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,305 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.3% 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.