Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CORNERSTONE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,919
Total Quantity
107.8K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-46.2%
CORNERSTONE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,919 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,717 to the NHS. This is 46.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,919 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,834 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,717 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,919 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46.2% 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.