Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VINE SURGERY PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,188
Total Quantity
391.1K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
-10.6%
VINE SURGERY PARTNERSHIP prescribed 3,188 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,560 to the NHS. This is 10.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
260
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 391,081 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,560 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.6% 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.