Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,264
Total Quantity
387.5K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+19.5%

SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,264 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,202 to the NHS. This is 19.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
336

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,264
Total Quantity387,453
Total NHS Cost£15,202
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+19.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,264 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+19.5% 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.