Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HILLVIEW FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,684
Total Quantity
282.5K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
-24.8%

HILLVIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,684 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,302 to the NHS. This is 24.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
263

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,684
Total Quantity282,505
Total NHS Cost£9,302
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-24.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,684 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-24.8% 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.