Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AELFGAR SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,236
Total Quantity
315.7K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
-9.3%
AELFGAR SURGERY prescribed 3,236 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,863 to the NHS. This is 9.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
255
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 315,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,863 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.3% 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.