Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,564
Total Quantity
505.8K
NHS Cost
£21.6K
vs National Avg
+84%
SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,564 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,617 to the NHS. This is 84% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
583
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
549
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,564 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 505,845 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,617 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,564 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +84% 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.