Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST HILARY GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,030
Total Quantity
189.4K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-43.1%

ST HILARY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,030 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,288 to the NHS. This is 43.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
158

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,030
Total Quantity189,359
Total NHS Cost£7,288
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-43.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,030 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-43.1% 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.