Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BILLINGHAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,028
Total Quantity
252.1K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+12.9%
BILLINGHAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,028 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,205 to the NHS. This is 12.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
320
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,028 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 252,074 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,205 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,028 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +12.9% 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.