Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALEXANDER HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,414
Total Quantity
414.2K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+23.7%
ALEXANDER HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,414 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,055 to the NHS. This is 23.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
357
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,414 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 414,231 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,055 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,414 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +23.7% 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.