Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE BEAUMONT PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,569
Total Quantity
135.8K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-56%

THE BEAUMONT PRACTICE prescribed 1,569 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,046 to the NHS. This is 56% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
142

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,569
Total Quantity135,805
Total NHS Cost£4,046
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-56%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,569 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-56% vs national average
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.