Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEAUCHIEF MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,007
Total Quantity
140.1K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-43.7%
BEAUCHIEF MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,007 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,752 to the NHS. This is 43.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,007 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 140,103 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,752 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,007 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.7% 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.