Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at IBSTOCK & BARLESTONE SURGERIES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,545
Total Quantity
460.6K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+55.4%
IBSTOCK & BARLESTONE SURGERIES prescribed 5,545 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,356 to the NHS. This is 55.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
487
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 460,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,356 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +55.4% 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.