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 Items1,814
Total Quantity221,373
Total NHS Cost£10,343
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-49.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,814 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-49.2% 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.