Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,800
Total Quantity
430.2K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+62.6%
BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY prescribed 5,800 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,091 to the NHS. This is 62.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
506
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
508
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
522
Jun 2026
473
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,800 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 430,181 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,091 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,800 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +62.6% 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.