Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,756
Total Quantity
373.5K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+61.4%
SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,756 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,899 to the NHS. This is 61.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
482
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,469 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,899 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.4% 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.