Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARLBOROUGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,968
Total Quantity
319.2K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+11.2%
BARLBOROUGH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,968 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,713 to the NHS. This is 11.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
335
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,968 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 319,169 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,713 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,968 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.2% 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.