Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,644
Total Quantity
366.2K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+58.2%
BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,644 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,367 to the NHS. This is 58.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
537
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,644 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 366,199 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,367 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,644 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +58.2% 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.