Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARTON HILLS MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,240
Total Quantity
373.4K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
-9.2%
BARTON HILLS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,240 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,294 to the NHS. This is 9.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
266
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,240 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,444 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,294 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,240 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.2% 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.