Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,882
Total Quantity
418.9K
NHS Cost
£15.0K
vs National Avg
+36.9%

ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,882 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,987 to the NHS. This is 36.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
405

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,882
Total Quantity418,850
Total NHS Cost£14,987
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+36.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,882 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+36.9% 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.