Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHENLEY GREEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,814
Total Quantity
221.4K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
-49.2%
SHENLEY GREEN SURGERY prescribed 1,814 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,343 to the NHS. This is 49.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,814 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 221,373 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,343 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,814 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -49.2% 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.