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 Items6,969
Total Quantity419,029
Total NHS Cost£15,496
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+95.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,969 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+95.4% 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.