Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BETLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
917
Total Quantity
75.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-74.3%
BETLEY SURGERY prescribed 917 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,238 to the NHS. This is 74.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 917 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,238 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -74.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 917 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -74.3% 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.