Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,961
Total Quantity
530.7K
NHS Cost
£17.3K
vs National Avg
+123.2%
BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 7,961 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,292 to the NHS. This is 123.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
656
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
647
Jun 2026
697
Jun 2026
637
Jun 2026
654
Jun 2026
651
Jun 2026
745
Jun 2026
693
Jun 2026
617
Jun 2026
643
Jun 2026
724
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,961 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 530,661 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,292 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,961 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +123.2% 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.