Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARTON
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,007
Total Quantity
244.9K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-15.7%
BARTON prescribed 3,007 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,298 to the NHS. This is 15.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
238
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,007 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,298 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,007 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.7% 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.