Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,913
Total Quantity
164.3K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
-46.4%
VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,913 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,617 to the NHS. This is 46.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,913 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 164,322 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,617 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,913 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46.4% 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.