Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALTON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,194
Total Quantity
193.6K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
-10.5%
ALTON PRACTICE prescribed 3,194 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,680 to the NHS. This is 10.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
242
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 193,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,680 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.5% 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.