Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,075
Total Quantity
409.1K
NHS Cost
£20.0K
vs National Avg
+126.4%
BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,075 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,976 to the NHS. This is 126.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
713
Jul 2026
617
Jul 2026
730
Jul 2026
696
Jul 2026
643
Jul 2026
731
Jul 2026
639
Jul 2026
700
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
611
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
697
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 409,086 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,976 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +126.4% 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.