Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALCONBURY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,368
Total Quantity
435.3K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+78.5%
ALCONBURY SURGERY prescribed 6,368 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,824 to the NHS. This is 78.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
535
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 435,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,824 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +78.5% 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.