Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR DP SHAH'S PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,430
Total Quantity
361.3K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
-3.9%
DR DP SHAH'S PRACTICE prescribed 3,430 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,768 to the NHS. This is 3.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
308
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,430 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 361,337 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,768 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,430 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.9% 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.