Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HILLVIEW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,287
Total Quantity
579.2K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+20.2%
HILLVIEW SURGERY prescribed 4,287 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,870 to the NHS. This is 20.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
355
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,287 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 579,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,870 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,287 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.2% 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.