Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURNHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,307
Total Quantity
155.3K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-35.3%
BURNHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,307 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,495 to the NHS. This is 35.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 155,334 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,495 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.3% 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.