Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BILLINGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,982
Total Quantity
284.1K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+11.6%
BILLINGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,982 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,796 to the NHS. This is 11.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
331
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,982 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,095 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,796 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,982 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.6% 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.