Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE BURNS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,135
Total Quantity
633.4K
NHS Cost
£22.0K
vs National Avg
+156.1%
THE BURNS PRACTICE prescribed 9,135 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,006 to the NHS. This is 156.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
757
Jun 2026
665
Jun 2026
765
Jun 2026
739
Jun 2026
766
Jun 2026
788
Jun 2026
730
Jun 2026
810
Jun 2026
813
Jun 2026
741
Jun 2026
782
Jun 2026
779
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,135 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 633,369 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,006 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,135 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +156.1% 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.