Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VILLETTE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,921
Total Quantity
273.4K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+9.9%

VILLETTE SURGERY prescribed 3,921 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,171 to the NHS. This is 9.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
310

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,921
Total Quantity273,372
Total NHS Cost£8,171
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+9.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,921 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+9.9% 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.