Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,204
Total Quantity
444.1K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+45.9%

ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,204 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,826 to the NHS. This is 45.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
403

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,204
Total Quantity444,084
Total NHS Cost£18,826
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+45.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,204 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+45.9% 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.