Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,760
Total Quantity
131.0K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-50.7%
SHAKESPEARE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,760 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,341 to the NHS. This is 50.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,979 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,341 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.7% 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.