Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHIFA SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,006
Total Quantity
966.3K
NHS Cost
£25.7K
vs National Avg
+208.5%
SHIFA SURGERY prescribed 11,006 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,694 to the NHS. This is 208.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
810
Jun 2026
968
Jun 2026
969
Jun 2026
911
Jun 2026
926
Jun 2026
979
Jun 2026
907
Jun 2026
933
Jun 2026
934
Jun 2026
852
Jun 2026
881
Jun 2026
936
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,006 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 966,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,694 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +208.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,006 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +208.5% 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.