Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREAT BARR PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,191
Total Quantity
480.8K
NHS Cost
£15.5K
vs National Avg
+45.5%

GREAT BARR PRACTICE prescribed 5,191 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,510 to the NHS. This is 45.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
260

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,191
Total Quantity480,766
Total NHS Cost£15,510
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+45.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,191 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+45.5% 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.