Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BURWELL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,770
Total Quantity
240.7K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+5.7%
BURWELL SURGERY prescribed 3,770 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,408 to the NHS. This is 5.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
305
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,770 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 240,691 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,408 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,770 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +5.7% 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.