Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FRIERN BARNET MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,684
Total Quantity
443.3K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+31.3%
FRIERN BARNET MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,684 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,428 to the NHS. This is 31.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
554
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,684 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 443,319 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,428 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,684 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31.3% 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.