Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACON VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,371
Total Quantity
238.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-5.5%
BEACON VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,371 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,526 to the NHS. This is 5.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
303
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 238,704 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,526 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -5.5% 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.