Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECHES GREEN SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,385
Total Quantity
230.9K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-33.1%

BEECHES GREEN SURGERY prescribed 2,385 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,151 to the NHS. This is 33.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
188

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,385
Total Quantity230,867
Total NHS Cost£8,151
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-33.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,385 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-33.1% 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.