Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,392
Total Quantity
358.0K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
-4.9%
BARBOURNE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,392 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,380 to the NHS. This is 4.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
260
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 357,981 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,380 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -4.9% 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.