Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CORBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,320
Total Quantity
158.2K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-35%
CORBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,320 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,952 to the NHS. This is 35% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,320 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 158,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,952 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,320 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35% 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.