Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,221
Total Quantity
83.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-65.8%
ALSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,221 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,363 to the NHS. This is 65.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,221 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,321 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,363 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,221 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -65.8% 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.