Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ABBOTSBURY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,443
Total Quantity
264.5K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-31.5%
THE ABBOTSBURY PRACTICE prescribed 2,443 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,766 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,443 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 264,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,766 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,443 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.5% 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.