Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALBANY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,891
Total Quantity
249.3K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+9.1%
ALBANY PRACTICE prescribed 3,891 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,552 to the NHS. This is 9.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,891 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 249,304 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,552 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,891 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.1% 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.