Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURNSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,611
Total Quantity
139.6K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-54.8%
BURNSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,611 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,018 to the NHS. This is 54.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,611 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 139,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,018 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,611 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -54.8% 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.