Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,010
Total Quantity
214.2K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-15.6%
VILLAGE SURGERY PARTNERSHIP prescribed 3,010 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,458 to the NHS. This is 15.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
262
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,010 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 214,164 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,458 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,010 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.6% 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.