Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE BURBAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,459
Total Quantity
483.2K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+81.1%
THE BURBAGE SURGERY prescribed 6,459 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,148 to the NHS. This is 81.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
574
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
572
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,459 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 483,237 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,148 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,459 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +81.1% 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.