Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,972
Total Quantity
584.0K
NHS Cost
£28.4K
vs National Avg
+151.5%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 8,972 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,398 to the NHS. This is 151.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
765
Jul 2026
716
Jul 2026
749
Jul 2026
797
Jul 2026
707
Jul 2026
809
Jul 2026
755
Jul 2026
743
Jul 2026
817
Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
717
Jul 2026
743
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,972 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 583,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £28,398 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,972 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +151.5% 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.