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 Items4,541
Total Quantity275,860
Total NHS Cost£7,028
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+27.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,541 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+27.3% 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.