Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABBEY ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,872
Total Quantity
489.3K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+92.6%
ABBEY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 6,872 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,154 to the NHS. This is 92.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
548
Jun 2026
618
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
548
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
582
Jun 2026
585
Jun 2026
541
Jun 2026
551
Jun 2026
548
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,872 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 489,269 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,154 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,872 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +92.6% 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.