Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BILDESTON HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,642
Total Quantity
288.2K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+2.1%
BILDESTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,642 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,620 to the NHS. This is 2.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
293
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,642 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 288,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,620 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,642 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.1% 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.