Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,775
Total Quantity
314.7K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
-22.2%
BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,775 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,107 to the NHS. This is 22.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 314,704 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,107 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.2% 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.