Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,620
Total Quantity
404.1K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+29.5%
BARCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,620 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,318 to the NHS. This is 29.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
387
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,620 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 404,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,318 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,620 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.5% 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.