Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALLIANCE TEACHING PRACTICES

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,652
Total Quantity
660.6K
NHS Cost
£22.4K
vs National Avg
+114.5%

ALLIANCE TEACHING PRACTICES prescribed 7,652 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,428 to the NHS. This is 114.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
662
Jun 2026
581
Jun 2026
671
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
596
Jun 2026
663
Jun 2026
646
Jun 2026
619
Jun 2026
677
Jun 2026
615
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
740

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,652
Total Quantity660,580
Total NHS Cost£22,428
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+114.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,652 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+114.5% 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.