Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEALTH AND BEYOND
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
25,574
Total Quantity
1.9M
NHS Cost
£79.0K
vs National Avg
+616.9%
HEALTH AND BEYOND prescribed 25,574 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £79,031 to the NHS. This is 616.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
2,173
Jul 2026
1,924
Jul 2026
2,296
Jul 2026
2,278
Jul 2026
2,005
Jul 2026
2,246
Jul 2026
2,117
Jul 2026
2,146
Jul 2026
2,209
Jul 2026
2,131
Jul 2026
2,012
Jul 2026
2,037
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 25,574 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,940,905 |
| Total NHS Cost | £79,031 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +616.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 25,574 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +616.9% 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.