Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARNETBY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,379
Total Quantity
178.1K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-33.3%

BARNETBY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,379 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,405 to the NHS. This is 33.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
204

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,379
Total Quantity178,116
Total NHS Cost£5,405
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-33.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,379 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-33.3% 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.