Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALMA ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,148
Total Quantity
365.8K
NHS Cost
£12.3K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
ALMA ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,148 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,268 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
336
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,148 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 365,849 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,268 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,148 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.