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 Items | 5,204 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 444,084 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,826 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,204 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +45.9% 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.