Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARTLEMAS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,539
Total Quantity
461.3K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+55.3%
BARTLEMAS SURGERY prescribed 5,539 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,047 to the NHS. This is 55.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
475
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 461,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,047 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +55.3% 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.