Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,181
Total Quantity
588.7K
NHS Cost
£19.6K
vs National Avg
+101.3%
BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP prescribed 7,181 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,621 to the NHS. This is 101.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
578
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
628
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
638
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
617
Jun 2026
643
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,181 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 588,705 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,621 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,181 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +101.3% 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.