Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARRACK LANE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,644
Total Quantity
799.5K
NHS Cost
£27.4K
vs National Avg
+114.3%

BARRACK LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,644 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,414 to the NHS. This is 114.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
640
Jul 2026
604
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
652
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
659

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,644
Total Quantity799,506
Total NHS Cost£27,414
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+114.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,644 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+114.3% 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.