Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,663
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£50.8K
vs National Avg
+255%
BEACON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 12,663 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £50,799 to the NHS. This is 255% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,044
Jul 2026
1,012
Jul 2026
1,089
Jul 2026
1,045
Jul 2026
1,021
Jul 2026
1,100
Jul 2026
1,064
Jul 2026
1,075
Jul 2026
1,158
Jul 2026
984
Jul 2026
1,042
Jul 2026
1,029
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,663 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,472,151 |
| Total NHS Cost | £50,799 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +255% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,663 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +255% 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.