Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BARTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,041
Total Quantity
594.6K
NHS Cost
£22.1K
vs National Avg
+41.3%
BARTON SURGERY prescribed 5,041 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,081 to the NHS. This is 41.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
434
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,041 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 594,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,081 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,041 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +41.3% 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.