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 Items | 2,686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 195,655 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,068 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -24.7% 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.