Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHIP STREET SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
782
Total Quantity
53.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-78.1%

SHIP STREET SURGERY prescribed 782 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,808 to the NHS. This is 78.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
63

Prescribing Details

Total Items782
Total Quantity53,755
Total NHS Cost£1,808
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-78.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice782 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-78.1% 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.