Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PRACTICE ALBERT ROAD
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,719
Total Quantity
477.2K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
+32.3%
THE PRACTICE ALBERT ROAD prescribed 4,719 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,490 to the NHS. This is 32.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
380
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 477,183 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,490 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.3% 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.