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 Items | 3,042 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 226,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,587 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,042 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.7% 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.