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 Items | 2,386 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 369,045 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,857 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,386 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -33.1% 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.