Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at VICTORIA SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,750
Total Quantity
416.3K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
+61.2%
VICTORIA SURGERY prescribed 5,750 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,476 to the NHS. This is 61.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
484
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 416,335 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,476 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.2% 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.