Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,249
Total Quantity
638.6K
NHS Cost
£22.0K
vs National Avg
+159.3%
BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 9,249 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,048 to the NHS. This is 159.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
855
Jul 2026
760
Jul 2026
789
Jul 2026
779
Jul 2026
787
Jul 2026
828
Jul 2026
755
Jul 2026
755
Jul 2026
776
Jul 2026
659
Jul 2026
761
Jul 2026
745
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 638,590 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,048 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +159.3% 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.