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 Items3,474
Total Quantity302,443
Total NHS Cost£11,615
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-2.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,474 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-2.6% 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.