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 Items7,386
Total Quantity588,050
Total NHS Cost£22,303
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+107%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,386 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+107% 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.