Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARNBY GATE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,343
Total Quantity
438.9K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+49.8%

BARNBY GATE SURGERY prescribed 5,343 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,408 to the NHS. This is 49.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
441

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,343
Total Quantity438,889
Total NHS Cost£13,408
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+49.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,343 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+49.8% vs national average
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.