Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABBEY MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,415
Total Quantity
411.1K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+51.8%
ABBEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 5,415 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,136 to the NHS. This is 51.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
437
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 411,099 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,136 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51.8% 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.