Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,922
Total Quantity
514.9K
NHS Cost
£23.7K
vs National Avg
+66%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 5,922 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,720 to the NHS. This is 66% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
490
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,922 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 514,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,720 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,922 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66% 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.