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 Items | 2,379 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 178,116 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,405 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,379 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -33.3% 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.