Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEAUMONT ELMS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,547
Total Quantity
490.4K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+27.5%
BEAUMONT ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 4,547 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,141 to the NHS. This is 27.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
357
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,547 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 490,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,141 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,547 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.5% 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.