Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST ALBANS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,969
Total Quantity
419.0K
NHS Cost
£15.5K
vs National Avg
+95.4%
ST ALBANS SURGERY prescribed 6,969 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,496 to the NHS. This is 95.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
595
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
590
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,969 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 419,029 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,496 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,969 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +95.4% 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.