Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
14,727
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£39.4K
vs National Avg
+312.8%
ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 14,727 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £39,391 to the NHS. This is 312.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,203
Jul 2026
1,101
Jul 2026
1,267
Jul 2026
1,206
Jul 2026
1,188
Jul 2026
1,311
Jul 2026
1,252
Jul 2026
1,247
Jul 2026
1,318
Jul 2026
1,162
Jul 2026
1,261
Jul 2026
1,211
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,727 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,153,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £39,391 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +312.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,727 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +312.8% 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.