Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALCESTER HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,296
Total Quantity
185.5K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
-35.6%
ALCESTER HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,296 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,606 to the NHS. This is 35.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 185,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,606 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.6% 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.