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 Items5,756
Total Quantity373,469
Total NHS Cost£11,899
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+61.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,756 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+61.4% 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.