Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST BARNES SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,041
Total Quantity
310.8K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+13.3%
WEST BARNES SURGERY prescribed 4,041 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,433 to the NHS. This is 13.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
343
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,041 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 310,849 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,433 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,041 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.3% 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.