Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ABINGDON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,479
Total Quantity
450.3K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
-2.5%
THE ABINGDON SURGERY prescribed 3,479 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,494 to the NHS. This is 2.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
291
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,479 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 450,255 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,494 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,479 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.5% 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.