Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARNT GREEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,169
Total Quantity
141.1K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-67.2%
BARNT GREEN SURGERY prescribed 1,169 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,998 to the NHS. This is 67.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,169 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,118 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,998 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -67.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,169 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -67.2% 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.