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 Items2,655
Total Quantity205,849
Total NHS Cost£7,351
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-25.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,655 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-25.6% 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.