Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURNHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,136
Total Quantity
365.7K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+44%
BURNHAM SURGERY prescribed 5,136 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,093 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
422
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,136 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 365,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,093 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,136 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +44% 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.