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 Items | 2,649 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 234,221 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,043 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,649 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25.7% 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.