Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BILSTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,615
Total Quantity
214.9K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-26.7%
BILSTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,615 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,751 to the NHS. This is 26.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 214,936 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,751 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26.7% 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.