Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALVANLEY FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,711
Total Quantity
221.5K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
-24%

ALVANLEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,711 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,696 to the NHS. This is 24% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
253

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,711
Total Quantity221,463
Total NHS Cost£8,696
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-24%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,711 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-24% vs national average
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.