Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GUILDHALL AND BARROW SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,749
Total Quantity
473.5K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+89.2%

THE GUILDHALL AND BARROW SURGERY prescribed 6,749 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,199 to the NHS. This is 89.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
659
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
600

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,749
Total Quantity473,533
Total NHS Cost£16,199
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+89.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,749 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+89.2% 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.