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 Items | 1,569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 135,805 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,046 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -56% 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.