Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,242
Total Quantity
288.2K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
-9.1%
THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE prescribed 3,242 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,576 to the NHS. This is 9.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
256
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,242 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 288,170 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,576 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,242 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.1% 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.