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 Items8,543
Total Quantity590,684
Total NHS Cost£25,787
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+139.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,543 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+139.5% vs national average
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.