Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,341
Total Quantity
787.2K
NHS Cost
£25.7K
vs National Avg
+245.9%
BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 12,341 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,691 to the NHS. This is 245.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,084
Jul 2026
1,051
Jul 2026
1,099
Jul 2026
995
Jul 2026
1,046
Jul 2026
1,074
Jul 2026
974
Jul 2026
1,057
Jul 2026
996
Jul 2026
947
Jul 2026
999
Jul 2026
1,019
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 787,187 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,691 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +245.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +245.9% 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.