Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEFA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,996
Total Quantity
339.6K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+12%
SHEFA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,996 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,078 to the NHS. This is 12% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
340
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,996 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 339,603 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,078 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,996 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +12% 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.