Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VICTORIA ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,704
Total Quantity
620.4K
NHS Cost
£17.4K
vs National Avg
+31.9%
VICTORIA ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,704 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,358 to the NHS. This is 31.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
391
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 620,369 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,358 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31.9% 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.