Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VESTA ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,068
Total Quantity
117.1K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
-70.1%
VESTA ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,068 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,912 to the NHS. This is 70.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,068 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,138 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,912 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,068 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -70.1% 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.