Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARTON HOUSE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,271
Total Quantity
369.1K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+19.7%
BARTON HOUSE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,271 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,418 to the NHS. This is 19.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
344
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,271 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 369,129 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,418 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,271 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +19.7% 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.