Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALBANY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,130
Total Quantity
352.3K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
-12.3%
ALBANY SURGERY prescribed 3,130 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,241 to the NHS. This is 12.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,130 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 352,267 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,241 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,130 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.3% 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.