Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,951
Total Quantity
360.7K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
+10.8%
BEECHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,951 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,975 to the NHS. This is 10.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
318
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,951 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 360,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,975 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,951 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +10.8% 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.