Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,987
Total Quantity
323.9K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+39.8%
ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,987 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,066 to the NHS. This is 39.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
400
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,987 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 323,898 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,066 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,987 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +39.8% 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.