Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HILL TOP SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,487
Total Quantity
183.0K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
-30.3%
HILL TOP SURGERY prescribed 2,487 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,350 to the NHS. This is 30.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 182,952 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,350 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.3% 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.