Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,106
Total Quantity
814.3K
NHS Cost
£29.4K
vs National Avg
+155.3%
BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 9,106 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,427 to the NHS. This is 155.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
779
Jun 2026
703
Jun 2026
789
Jun 2026
751
Jun 2026
736
Jun 2026
807
Jun 2026
713
Jun 2026
813
Jun 2026
756
Jun 2026
722
Jun 2026
736
Jun 2026
801
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,106 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 814,323 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,427 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,106 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +155.3% 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.