Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURNGREAVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,400
Total Quantity
395.6K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+79.4%
BURNGREAVE SURGERY prescribed 6,400 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,627 to the NHS. This is 79.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
596
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
568
Jun 2026
535
Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
522
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 395,638 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,627 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +79.4% 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.