Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,467
Total Quantity
483.4K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
-2.8%
TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 3,467 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,906 to the NHS. This is 2.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
328
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,467 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 483,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,906 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,467 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.8% 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.