Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABERFELDY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,197
Total Quantity
385.7K
NHS Cost
£17.3K
vs National Avg
+73.7%
ABERFELDY PRACTICE prescribed 6,197 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,277 to the NHS. This is 73.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
570
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,197 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 385,670 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,277 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,197 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +73.7% 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.