Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,673
Total Quantity
421.5K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+31%
SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,673 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,577 to the NHS. This is 31% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
371
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,673 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 421,513 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,577 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,673 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31% 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.