Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BILBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,152
Total Quantity
297.2K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
-39.7%
BILBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,152 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,353 to the NHS. This is 39.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,152 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 297,191 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,353 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,152 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.7% 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.