Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HILLSIDE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,771
Total Quantity
488.9K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+61.8%
HILLSIDE PRACTICE prescribed 5,771 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,770 to the NHS. This is 61.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
476
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
525
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,771 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 488,890 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,770 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,771 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.8% 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.