Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEVAN COMMUNITY BENEFIT SOCIETY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,720
Total Quantity
112.8K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
-51.8%
BEVAN COMMUNITY BENEFIT SOCIETY prescribed 1,720 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,859 to the NHS. This is 51.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,720 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,827 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,859 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,720 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -51.8% 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.