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 Items2,243
Total Quantity183,092
Total NHS Cost£5,377
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-37.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,243 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-37.1% vs national average
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.