Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,598
Total Quantity
360.6K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+0.9%
SHAKESPEARE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,598 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,828 to the NHS. This is 0.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
298
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,598 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 360,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,828 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,598 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +0.9% 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.