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 Items4,793
Total Quantity316,847
Total NHS Cost£11,217
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+34.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,793 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+34.4% vs national average
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.