Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEEN LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,217
Total Quantity
163.9K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-37.9%
SHEEN LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,217 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,967 to the NHS. This is 37.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 163,852 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,967 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.9% 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.