Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,595
Total Quantity
167.1K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-27.3%

BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,595 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,881 to the NHS. This is 27.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
205

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,595
Total Quantity167,081
Total NHS Cost£4,881
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-27.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,595 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-27.3% 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.