Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,791
Total Quantity
257.3K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+6.3%
ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,791 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,186 to the NHS. This is 6.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
310
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,791 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 257,250 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,186 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,791 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.3% 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.