Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VICTORIA AND MAPPERLEY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,632
Total Quantity
383.6K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+29.8%
VICTORIA AND MAPPERLEY PRACTICE prescribed 4,632 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,370 to the NHS. This is 29.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
401
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,632 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 383,583 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,370 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,632 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.8% 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.