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 Items | 1,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 188,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,942 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,900 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46.7% 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.