Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ALNEY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,818
Total Quantity
393.1K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+35.1%
THE ALNEY PRACTICE prescribed 4,818 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,209 to the NHS. This is 35.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
392
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 393,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,209 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.1% 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.