Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BELL HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,924
Total Quantity
659.8K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+66.1%
BELL HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,924 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,351 to the NHS. This is 66.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
487
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,924 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 659,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,351 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,924 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66.1% 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.