Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,713
Total Quantity
813.5K
NHS Cost
£25.9K
vs National Avg
+172.3%
THE HILL SURGERY prescribed 9,713 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,885 to the NHS. This is 172.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
820
Jul 2026
770
Jul 2026
845
Jul 2026
812
Jul 2026
795
Jul 2026
871
Jul 2026
724
Jul 2026
890
Jul 2026
778
Jul 2026
794
Jul 2026
817
Jul 2026
797
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,713 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 813,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,885 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,713 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +172.3% 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.