Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,818
Total Quantity
536.4K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+147.2%
BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,818 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,774 to the NHS. This is 147.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
681
Jul 2026
803
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
779
Jul 2026
711
Jul 2026
765
Jul 2026
727
Jul 2026
707
Jul 2026
827
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
763
Jul 2026
747
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 536,353 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,774 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +147.2% 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.