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 Items | 4,204 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 327,082 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,141 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,204 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +17.8% 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.