Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEPHERDS BUSH MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,770
Total Quantity
169.6K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-50.4%
SHEPHERDS BUSH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,770 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,619 to the NHS. This is 50.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,770 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,619 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,770 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.4% 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.