Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BELLINGHAM PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,445
Total Quantity
108.9K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-31.5%

BELLINGHAM PRACTICE prescribed 2,445 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,176 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
183

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,445
Total Quantity108,929
Total NHS Cost£4,176
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-31.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,445 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-31.5% vs national average
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.