Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,584
Total Quantity
197.5K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-27.6%
BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,584 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,557 to the NHS. This is 27.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,584 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 197,468 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,557 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,584 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.6% 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.