Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,685
Total Quantity
464.8K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+59.4%
BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE prescribed 5,685 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,907 to the NHS. This is 59.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
475
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,685 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 464,835 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,907 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,685 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +59.4% 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.