Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BILTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,954
Total Quantity
341.0K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+123%
BILTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,954 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,335 to the NHS. This is 123% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
655
Jul 2026
686
Jul 2026
756
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
679
Jul 2026
689
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
674
Jul 2026
643
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,954 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 341,007 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,335 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,954 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +123% 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.