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 Items | 5,191 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 480,766 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,510 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,191 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +45.5% 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.