Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARNFIELD HILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,370
Total Quantity
225.2K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
-33.6%
BARNFIELD HILL SURGERY prescribed 2,370 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,403 to the NHS. This is 33.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,403 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -33.6% 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.