Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HILLINGDON HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,798
Total Quantity
367.0K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+6.5%
HILLINGDON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,798 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,085 to the NHS. This is 6.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
306
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,798 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 366,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,085 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,798 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.5% 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.