Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VINE STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,518
Total Quantity
384.1K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+54.7%
VINE STREET SURGERY prescribed 5,518 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,416 to the NHS. This is 54.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
451
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 384,140 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,416 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.7% 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.