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 Items | 3,251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 325,782 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,428 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.9% 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.