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 Items | 6,749 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 473,533 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,199 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,749 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +89.2% 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.