Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BENTLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,497
Total Quantity
532.6K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+110.2%
BENTLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,497 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,407 to the NHS. This is 110.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
681
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
630
Jul 2026
622
Jul 2026
592
Jul 2026
655
Jul 2026
616
Jul 2026
613
Jul 2026
689
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
608
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,497 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 532,644 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,407 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,497 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +110.2% 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.