Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CORE CARE FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,313
Total Quantity
121.1K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-63.2%
CORE CARE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,313 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,478 to the NHS. This is 63.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,313 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,089 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,478 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,313 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -63.2% 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.