Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,003
Total Quantity
203.0K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-43.9%
SHAKESPEARE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,003 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,437 to the NHS. This is 43.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,003 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 202,964 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,437 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,003 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.9% 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.