Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
23,350
Total Quantity
1.6M
NHS Cost
£64.9K
vs National Avg
+554.5%

BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 23,350 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £64,905 to the NHS. This is 554.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,931
Jul 2026
1,847
Jul 2026
1,965
Jul 2026
1,901
Jul 2026
1,982
Jul 2026
1,968
Jul 2026
1,970
Jul 2026
1,989
Jul 2026
2,014
Jul 2026
1,817
Jul 2026
1,980
Jul 2026
1,986

Prescribing Details

Total Items23,350
Total Quantity1,550,356
Total NHS Cost£64,905
Presentations19 different forms
vs National Average+554.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice23,350 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+554.5% vs national average
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.