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 Items2,230
Total Quantity188,796
Total NHS Cost£5,717
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-37.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,230 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-37.5% 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.