Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALEXANDRA GROUP MED PRACT

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,711
Total Quantity
624.2K
NHS Cost
£18.2K
vs National Avg
+60.1%

ALEXANDRA GROUP MED PRACT prescribed 5,711 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,196 to the NHS. This is 60.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
529
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
460

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,711
Total Quantity624,246
Total NHS Cost£18,196
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+60.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,711 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+60.1% 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.