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 Items | 9,146 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,099,457 |
| Total NHS Cost | £32,416 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,146 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +156.4% 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.