Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,958
Total Quantity
289.8K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
-17.1%
BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,958 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,171 to the NHS. This is 17.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
265
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,958 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 289,813 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,171 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,958 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.1% 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.