Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEPHALL HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,704
Total Quantity
421.5K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+59.9%
SHEPHALL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,704 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,293 to the NHS. This is 59.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
490
Jun 2026
472
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 421,498 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,293 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +59.9% 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.