Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABINGTON PARK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,269
Total Quantity
423.4K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
+75.7%
ABINGTON PARK SURGERY prescribed 6,269 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,521 to the NHS. This is 75.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
531
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,269 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 423,373 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,521 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,269 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +75.7% 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.