Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALBANY HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,912
Total Quantity
241.8K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
-46.4%
ALBANY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,912 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,671 to the NHS. This is 46.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,912 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 241,831 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,671 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,912 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46.4% 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.