Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,495
Total Quantity
440.9K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+82.1%
BEACON MEDICAL prescribed 6,495 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,469 to the NHS. This is 82.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
580
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 440,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,469 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +82.1% 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.