Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABBEYVIEW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,897
Total Quantity
428.4K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+65.3%
ABBEYVIEW SURGERY prescribed 5,897 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,186 to the NHS. This is 65.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
506
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
508
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
609
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
546
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,897 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 428,380 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,186 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,897 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +65.3% 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.