Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABBEY WOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,943
Total Quantity
468.1K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+38.6%
ABBEY WOOD SURGERY prescribed 4,943 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,921 to the NHS. This is 38.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
463
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,943 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 468,063 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,921 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,943 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +38.6% 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.