Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BELMONT HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
9,146
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£32.4K
vs National Avg
+156.4%

BELMONT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 9,146 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,416 to the NHS. This is 156.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
762
Jul 2026
726
Jul 2026
823
Jul 2026
742
Jul 2026
724
Jul 2026
817
Jul 2026
799
Jul 2026
780
Jul 2026
754
Jul 2026
705
Jul 2026
745
Jul 2026
769

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,146
Total Quantity1,099,457
Total NHS Cost£32,416
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+156.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,146 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+156.4% 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.