Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECHDALE CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,250
Total Quantity
134.3K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-65%
BEECHDALE CENTRE prescribed 1,250 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,427 to the NHS. This is 65% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,292 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,427 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -65% 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.