Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,386
Total Quantity
588.1K
NHS Cost
£22.3K
vs National Avg
+107%
BEDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,386 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,303 to the NHS. This is 107% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
640
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
583
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,386 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 588,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,303 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,386 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +107% 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.