Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HILLTOP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,686
Total Quantity
195.7K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-24.7%

HILLTOP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,686 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,068 to the NHS. This is 24.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
231

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,686
Total Quantity195,655
Total NHS Cost£5,068
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-24.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,686 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-24.7% 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.