Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HILLCREST SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,119
Total Quantity
253.3K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-12.6%
HILLCREST SURGERY prescribed 3,119 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,472 to the NHS. This is 12.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,119 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 253,286 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,472 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,119 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.6% 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.