Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALPERTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,705
Total Quantity
509.8K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+31.9%
ALPERTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,705 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,899 to the NHS. This is 31.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
431
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,705 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 509,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,899 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,705 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31.9% 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.