Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALMA MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,296
Total Quantity
482.6K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+76.5%
ALMA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,296 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,340 to the NHS. This is 76.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
525
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 482,582 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,340 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +76.5% 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.