Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,372
Total Quantity
516.3K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+106.7%
ABINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,372 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,759 to the NHS. This is 106.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
640
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
611
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
605
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 516,343 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,759 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +106.7% 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.