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 Items1,890
Total Quantity198,685
Total NHS Cost£7,985
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-47%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,890 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-47% 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.