Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONG BARN LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,298
Total Quantity
391.5K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+20.5%
LONG BARN LANE SURGERY prescribed 4,298 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,760 to the NHS. This is 20.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
365
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,298 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 391,524 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,760 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,298 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.5% 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.