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 Items1,760
Total Quantity130,979
Total NHS Cost£5,341
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-50.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,760 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-50.7% vs national average
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.