Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHAWBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,649
Total Quantity
234.2K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-25.7%

SHAWBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,649 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,043 to the NHS. This is 25.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
188

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,649
Total Quantity234,221
Total NHS Cost£8,043
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-25.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,649 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-25.7% 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.