Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARTON HOUSE MED PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,134
Total Quantity
149.9K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-40.2%
BARTON HOUSE MED PRACTICE prescribed 2,134 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,963 to the NHS. This is 40.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,134 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 149,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,963 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,134 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -40.2% 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.