Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CORNERSTONE FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,792
Total Quantity
227.4K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
-21.7%
CORNERSTONE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,792 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,266 to the NHS. This is 21.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,792 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 227,443 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,266 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,792 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -21.7% 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.