Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECHCROFT AND OLD PALACE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,474
Total Quantity
302.4K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
-2.6%
BEECHCROFT AND OLD PALACE prescribed 3,474 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,615 to the NHS. This is 2.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
294
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 302,443 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,615 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.6% 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.