Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BENTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,716
Total Quantity
308.9K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+4.2%
BENTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,716 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,499 to the NHS. This is 4.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
318
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,716 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,896 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,499 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,716 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.2% 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.