Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURVILL HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,463
Total Quantity
341.1K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+25.1%
BURVILL HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,463 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,393 to the NHS. This is 25.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
363
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,463 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 341,141 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,393 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,463 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +25.1% 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.