Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURTON CROFT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,298
Total Quantity
192.7K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
-35.6%
BURTON CROFT SURGERY prescribed 2,298 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,161 to the NHS. This is 35.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,298 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 192,679 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,161 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,298 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.6% 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.