Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,415
Total Quantity
287.1K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-32.3%

VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 2,415 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,993 to the NHS. This is 32.3% 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
210
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
196

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,415
Total Quantity287,107
Total NHS Cost£8,993
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-32.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,415 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-32.3% 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.