Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHIFA MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,054

Total Quantity

89.8K

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

-70.5%

SHIFA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,054 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,974 to the NHS. This is 70.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,054
Total Quantity	89,796
Total NHS Cost	£1,974
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-70.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,054 items
National average per practice	3,567 items
Difference	-70.5% 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.