Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ALBION SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,749
Total Quantity
577.2K
NHS Cost
£19.1K
vs National Avg
+61.2%
THE ALBION SURGERY prescribed 5,749 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,098 to the NHS. This is 61.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
463
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,749 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 577,197 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,098 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,749 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.2% 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.