Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ABRIDGE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,485
Total Quantity
124.7K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-58.4%

ABRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 1,485 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,484 to the NHS. This is 58.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
118

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,485
Total Quantity124,656
Total NHS Cost£4,484
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-58.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,485 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-58.4% 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.