Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALBION MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,347
Total Quantity
543.3K
NHS Cost
£24.1K
vs National Avg
+49.9%
ALBION MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,347 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,085 to the NHS. This is 49.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
453
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 543,310 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,085 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49.9% 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.