Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALVELEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,785
Total Quantity
131.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-50%
ALVELEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,785 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,169 to the NHS. This is 50% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,785 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,718 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,169 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,785 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50% 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.