Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VISTA ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,309
Total Quantity
351.4K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+20.8%

VISTA ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,309 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,468 to the NHS. This is 20.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
380

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,309
Total Quantity351,449
Total NHS Cost£11,468
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+20.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,309 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+20.8% 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.