Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARROWFORD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,090
Total Quantity
123.6K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
-69.4%
BARROWFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,090 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,227 to the NHS. This is 69.4% 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
80
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,090 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 123,563 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,227 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,090 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -69.4% 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.