Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CORNERSTONE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,997
Total Quantity
582.8K
NHS Cost
£24.1K
vs National Avg
+68.1%
CORNERSTONE PRACTICE prescribed 5,997 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,136 to the NHS. This is 68.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
519
Jun 2026
470
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 582,782 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,136 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +68.1% 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.