Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALDERMOOR SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,251
Total Quantity
325.8K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
-8.9%

ALDERMOOR SURGERY prescribed 3,251 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,428 to the NHS. This is 8.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
289

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,251
Total Quantity325,782
Total NHS Cost£11,428
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-8.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,251 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-8.9% vs national average
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.