Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BELGRAVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,539
Total Quantity
227.9K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-28.8%
BELGRAVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,539 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,828 to the NHS. This is 28.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 227,905 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,828 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -28.8% 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.