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 Items2,958
Total Quantity289,813
Total NHS Cost£10,171
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-17.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,958 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-17.1% 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.