Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,483
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£40.3K
vs National Avg
+221.9%
BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 11,483 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £40,270 to the NHS. This is 221.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
985
Jul 2026
938
Jul 2026
972
Jul 2026
921
Jul 2026
974
Jul 2026
976
Jul 2026
914
Jul 2026
1,007
Jul 2026
1,004
Jul 2026
875
Jul 2026
946
Jul 2026
971
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,162,362 |
| Total NHS Cost | £40,270 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +221.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +221.9% 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.