Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BETHANY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,876
Total Quantity
174.1K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
-47.4%
BETHANY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,876 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,424 to the NHS. This is 47.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 174,114 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,424 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.4% 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.