Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECHES SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,900
Total Quantity
188.6K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-46.7%

BEECHES SURGERY prescribed 1,900 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,942 to the NHS. This is 46.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
146

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,900
Total Quantity188,550
Total NHS Cost£4,942
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-46.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,900 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-46.7% 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.