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 Items | 1,485 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,656 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,484 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,485 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -58.4% 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.