Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECH TREE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,362
Total Quantity
591.6K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+106.4%
BEECH TREE SURGERY prescribed 7,362 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,959 to the NHS. This is 106.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
635
Jun 2026
590
Jun 2026
671
Jun 2026
575
Jun 2026
632
Jun 2026
615
Jun 2026
586
Jun 2026
613
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
717
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
646
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,362 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 591,648 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,959 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,362 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +106.4% 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.