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 Items4,704
Total Quantity620,369
Total NHS Cost£17,358
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+31.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,704 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+31.9% 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.