Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VICTORIA ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,903
Total Quantity
536.4K
NHS Cost
£18.1K
vs National Avg
+65.5%

VICTORIA ROAD SURGERY prescribed 5,903 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,052 to the NHS. This is 65.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
487

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,903
Total Quantity536,410
Total NHS Cost£18,052
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+65.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,903 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+65.5% 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.