Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHAP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,766
Total Quantity
130.6K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
-50.5%

SHAP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,766 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,481 to the NHS. This is 50.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
192

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,766
Total Quantity130,601
Total NHS Cost£3,481
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-50.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,766 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-50.5% 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.