Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BELLEGROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,743
Total Quantity
516.4K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+33%
BELLEGROVE SURGERY prescribed 4,743 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,248 to the NHS. This is 33% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
380
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 516,435 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,248 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,743 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33% 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.