Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,418
Total Quantity
573.3K
NHS Cost
£18.7K
vs National Avg
+79.9%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,418 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,662 to the NHS. This is 79.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
578
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
582
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,418 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 573,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,662 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,418 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +79.9% 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.