Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECHWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,638
Total Quantity
101.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-54.1%
BEECHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,638 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,216 to the NHS. This is 54.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,638 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,662 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,216 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,638 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -54.1% 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.