Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,386
Total Quantity
369.0K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
-33.1%

VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 2,386 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,857 to the NHS. This is 33.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
184

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,386
Total Quantity369,045
Total NHS Cost£11,857
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-33.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,386 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-33.1% 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.