Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARLBY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,755
Total Quantity
338.5K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+33.3%
BARLBY SURGERY prescribed 4,755 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,057 to the NHS. This is 33.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
356
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,755 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 338,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,057 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,755 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.3% 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.