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 Items2,460
Total Quantity291,026
Total NHS Cost£10,238
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-31%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,460 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-31% 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.