Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MATHEWS PRACTICE BELGRAVE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,933
Total Quantity
226.3K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-17.8%
THE MATHEWS PRACTICE BELGRAVE prescribed 2,933 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,100 to the NHS. This is 17.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
245
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,933 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 226,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,100 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,933 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.8% 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.