Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BECKETT HOUSE PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,042
Total Quantity
226.5K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-14.7%

BECKETT HOUSE PRACTICE prescribed 3,042 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,587 to the NHS. This is 14.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
229

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,042
Total Quantity226,515
Total NHS Cost£6,587
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-14.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,042 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-14.7% 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.