Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BILLINGSHURST SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,548
Total Quantity
390.3K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+27.5%
BILLINGSHURST SURGERY prescribed 4,548 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,369 to the NHS. This is 27.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
381
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,548 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 390,315 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,369 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,548 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.5% 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.