Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HILLFOOT SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,204
Total Quantity
327.1K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+17.8%

HILLFOOT SURGERY prescribed 4,204 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,141 to the NHS. This is 17.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
357

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,204
Total Quantity327,082
Total NHS Cost£12,141
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+17.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,204 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+17.8% 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.