Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABBEYWELL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,572
Total Quantity
501.0K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+56.2%
ABBEYWELL SURGERY prescribed 5,572 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,550 to the NHS. This is 56.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
481
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 500,982 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,550 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +56.2% 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.