Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,092
Total Quantity
502.6K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+42.7%
BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,092 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,433 to the NHS. This is 42.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
407
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,092 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 502,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,433 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,092 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.7% 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.