Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABBOTSWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,685
Total Quantity
186.1K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
-52.8%
ABBOTSWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,685 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,410 to the NHS. This is 52.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,685 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 186,063 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,410 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,685 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -52.8% 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.