Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ACCRINGTON VICTORIA GP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,580
Total Quantity
137.5K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-55.7%
ACCRINGTON VICTORIA GP PRACTICE prescribed 1,580 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,037 to the NHS. This is 55.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,580 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,503 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,037 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,580 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -55.7% 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.