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 Items4,818
Total Quantity393,075
Total NHS Cost£15,209
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+35.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,818 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+35.1% 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.