Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,161
Total Quantity
320.4K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
-11.4%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 3,161 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,607 to the NHS. This is 11.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 320,368 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,607 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.4% 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.