Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALBERT ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,867
Total Quantity
152.9K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-19.6%

ALBERT ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,867 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,872 to the NHS. This is 19.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
254

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,867
Total Quantity152,899
Total NHS Cost£5,872
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-19.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,867 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-19.6% 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.