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 Items6,269
Total Quantity423,373
Total NHS Cost£14,521
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+75.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,269 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+75.7% vs national average
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.