Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,655
Total Quantity
205.8K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-25.6%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 2,655 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,351 to the NHS. This is 25.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,655 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 205,849 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,351 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,655 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25.6% 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.