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 Items7,954
Total Quantity341,007
Total NHS Cost£15,335
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+123%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,954 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+123% 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.