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 Items | 4,882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 418,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,987 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +36.9% 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.