Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BILSTHORPE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,243
Total Quantity
183.1K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-37.1%
BILSTHORPE SURGERY prescribed 2,243 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,377 to the NHS. This is 37.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 183,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,377 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.1% 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.