Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECHES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,515
Total Quantity
238.5K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-29.5%
BEECHES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,515 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,412 to the NHS. This is 29.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,515 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 238,535 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,412 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,515 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -29.5% 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.