Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALVERTHORPE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,352
Total Quantity
74.4K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-62.1%
ALVERTHORPE prescribed 1,352 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,682 to the NHS. This is 62.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,352 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,682 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -62.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,352 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -62.1% 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.