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 Items4,632
Total Quantity383,583
Total NHS Cost£11,370
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+29.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,632 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+29.8% 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.