Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURDWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,510
Total Quantity
453.1K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
-1.6%
BURDWOOD SURGERY prescribed 3,510 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,761 to the NHS. This is 1.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
279
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,510 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 453,143 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,761 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,510 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1.6% 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.