Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEPPERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,095
Total Quantity
447.0K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+14.8%
SHEPPERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,095 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,640 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
315
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,095 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 447,001 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,640 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,095 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.8% 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.