Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,351
Total Quantity
150.9K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
-62.1%
BARN SURGERY prescribed 1,351 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,712 to the NHS. This is 62.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,351 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,914 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,712 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -62.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,351 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -62.1% 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.