Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,600
Total Quantity
453.5K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+57%
VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,600 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,941 to the NHS. This is 57% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
435
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,600 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 453,491 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,941 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,600 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +57% 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.