Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,188
Total Quantity
666.9K
NHS Cost
£19.9K
vs National Avg
+101.5%
CROFT SHIFA HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 7,188 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,919 to the NHS. This is 101.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
643
Jul 2026
578
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
596
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 666,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,919 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +101.5% 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.