Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALMONDSBURY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,047
Total Quantity
128.7K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-70.7%
ALMONDSBURY SURGERY prescribed 1,047 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,424 to the NHS. This is 70.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,047 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 128,732 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,424 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,047 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -70.7% 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.