Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALPHA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,637
Total Quantity
353.2K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+30%
ALPHA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,637 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,734 to the NHS. This is 30% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
404
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 353,177 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,734 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30% 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.