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 Items | 2,445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,176 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.5% 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.