Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALPINE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,337
Total Quantity
257.5K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-6.5%
ALPINE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,337 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,994 to the NHS. This is 6.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 257,463 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,994 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -6.5% 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.