Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THREE SHIRES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,200
Total Quantity
285.9K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+17.7%
THREE SHIRES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,200 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,702 to the NHS. This is 17.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
348
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 285,863 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,702 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +17.7% 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.