Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BECCLES MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,942
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£38.6K
vs National Avg
+122.6%
BECCLES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,942 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £38,615 to the NHS. This is 122.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
707
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
662
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
692
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
656
Jul 2026
669
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,942 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,006,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £38,615 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,942 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +122.6% 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.