Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALMA ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,519
Total Quantity
434.4K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+54.7%
ALMA ROAD SURGERY prescribed 5,519 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,197 to the NHS. This is 54.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
476
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,519 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 434,412 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,197 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,519 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.7% 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.