Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRESTON HILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,988
Total Quantity
307.6K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-16.2%
PRESTON HILL SURGERY prescribed 2,988 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,242 to the NHS. This is 16.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
263
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 307,619 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,242 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16.2% 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.