Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,230
Total Quantity
188.8K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
-37.5%
BEAN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,230 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,717 to the NHS. This is 37.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 188,796 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,717 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.5% 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.