Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CORFE CASTLE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,821
Total Quantity
108.3K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-49%
CORFE CASTLE SURGERY prescribed 1,821 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,638 to the NHS. This is 49% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,334 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,638 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -49% 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.