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 Items | 2,684 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 282,505 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,302 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,684 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -24.8% 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.