Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECH TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,726
Total Quantity
249.2K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-23.6%
BEECH TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,726 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,469 to the NHS. This is 23.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,726 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 249,169 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,469 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,726 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -23.6% 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.