Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARKING MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,242
Total Quantity
754.3K
NHS Cost
£21.1K
vs National Avg
+131%
BARKING MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 8,242 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,092 to the NHS. This is 131% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
725
Jul 2026
639
Jul 2026
680
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
690
Jul 2026
709
Jul 2026
673
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
734
Jul 2026
693
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,242 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 754,319 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,092 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,242 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +131% 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.