Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,890
Total Quantity
198.7K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-47%
VINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,890 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,985 to the NHS. This is 47% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 198,685 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,985 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47% 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.