Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,127
Total Quantity
378.4K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
+99.8%
ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,127 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,073 to the NHS. This is 99.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
656
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
604
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,127 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 378,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,073 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,127 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +99.8% 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.