Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,690
Total Quantity
504.5K
NHS Cost
£18.6K
vs National Avg
+87.5%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,690 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,607 to the NHS. This is 87.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
544
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 504,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,607 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +87.5% 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.