Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VICTORIA CROSS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,804
Total Quantity
443.3K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+34.7%
VICTORIA CROSS SURGERY prescribed 4,804 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,314 to the NHS. This is 34.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
416
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,804 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 443,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,314 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,804 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +34.7% 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.