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 Items3,161
Total Quantity320,368
Total NHS Cost£12,607
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-11.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,161 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-11.4% vs national average
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.