Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,036
Total Quantity
599.9K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+41.2%
BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,036 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,501 to the NHS. This is 41.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
412
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,036 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 599,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,501 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,036 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +41.2% 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.