Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ABINGDON HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,744
Total Quantity
168.9K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-51.1%
THE ABINGDON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,744 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,947 to the NHS. This is 51.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,744 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 168,922 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,947 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,744 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -51.1% 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.