Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
13,838
Total Quantity
842.8K
NHS Cost
£32.3K
vs National Avg
+287.9%
SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 13,838 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,322 to the NHS. This is 287.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,208
Jul 2026
1,193
Jul 2026
1,163
Jul 2026
1,131
Jul 2026
1,090
Jul 2026
1,343
Jul 2026
1,141
Jul 2026
1,148
Jul 2026
1,126
Jul 2026
1,077
Jul 2026
1,119
Jul 2026
1,099
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 842,806 |
| Total NHS Cost | £32,322 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +287.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +287.9% 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.