Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR ABBAS
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,280
Total Quantity
314.9K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+20%
DR ABBAS prescribed 4,280 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,790 to the NHS. This is 20% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
340
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 314,919 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,790 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20% 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.