Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,795
Total Quantity
404.4K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+34.4%
SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,795 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,359 to the NHS. This is 34.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
363
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,795 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 404,361 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,359 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,795 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +34.4% 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.