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 Items | 5,343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 438,889 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,408 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49.8% 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.