Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,543
Total Quantity
590.7K
NHS Cost
£25.8K
vs National Avg
+139.5%
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 8,543 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,787 to the NHS. This is 139.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
746
Jul 2026
640
Jul 2026
741
Jul 2026
720
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
681
Jul 2026
752
Jul 2026
727
Jul 2026
731
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
659
Jul 2026
762
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,543 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 590,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,787 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,543 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +139.5% 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.