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 Items4,719
Total Quantity477,183
Total NHS Cost£14,490
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+32.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,719 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+32.3% 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.