Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SHRUBBERY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,655
Total Quantity
642.4K
NHS Cost
£21.6K
vs National Avg
+86.6%
THE SHRUBBERY SURGERY prescribed 6,655 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,601 to the NHS. This is 86.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
624
Jun 2026
554
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
529
Jun 2026
541
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,655 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 642,425 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,601 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,655 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +86.6% 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.