Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ALLENDALE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,541
Total Quantity
275.9K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+27.3%
THE ALLENDALE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,541 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,028 to the NHS. This is 27.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
405
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 275,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,028 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.3% 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.