Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACONSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,521
Total Quantity
261.3K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
-29.3%
BEACONSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,521 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,738 to the NHS. This is 29.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
244
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,521 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 261,323 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,738 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,521 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -29.3% 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.