Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR DV SHAH'S PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,828
Total Quantity
301.7K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
+7.3%
DR DV SHAH'S PRACTICE prescribed 3,828 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,174 to the NHS. This is 7.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
308
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,828 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 301,653 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,174 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,828 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +7.3% 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.