Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST BEDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,604
Total Quantity
334.2K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+29.1%
ST BEDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,604 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,274 to the NHS. This is 29.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
423
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,604 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 334,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,274 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,604 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.1% 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.