Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURNLEY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,793
Total Quantity
316.8K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+34.4%
BURNLEY PRACTICE prescribed 4,793 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,217 to the NHS. This is 34.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
490
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,793 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 316,847 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,217 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,793 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +34.4% 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.