Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ALBION SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,809
Total Quantity
178.6K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-21.3%
ALBION SURGERY prescribed 2,809 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,790 to the NHS. This is 21.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
228
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,809 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 178,562 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,790 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,809 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -21.3% 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.