Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,249
Total Quantity
100.6K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-65%
ALTON SURGERY prescribed 1,249 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,830 to the NHS. This is 65% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,626 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,830 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -65% 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.