Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARNSLEY ROAD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
898
Total Quantity
112.3K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
-74.8%

BARNSLEY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 898 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,078 to the NHS. This is 74.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
74

Prescribing Details

Total Items898
Total Quantity112,329
Total NHS Cost£4,078
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-74.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice898 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-74.8% 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.