Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,460
Total Quantity
291.0K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
-31%
BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,460 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,238 to the NHS. This is 31% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
200
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 291,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,238 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31% 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.