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 Items | 3,921 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 273,372 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,171 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,921 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.9% 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.