Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HILLVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,416
Total Quantity
435.4K
NHS Cost
£18.2K
vs National Avg
-4.2%
HILLVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,416 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,236 to the NHS. This is 4.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
278
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,416 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 435,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,236 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,416 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -4.2% 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.