Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EARLS BARTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,791
Total Quantity
282.3K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+6.3%

EARLS BARTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,791 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,076 to the NHS. This is 6.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
298

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,791
Total Quantity282,299
Total NHS Cost£10,076
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+6.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,791 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+6.3% vs national average
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.