Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CORNERSTONE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,411
Total Quantity
118.4K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-60.4%
CORNERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 1,411 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,103 to the NHS. This is 60.4% 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
125
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,411 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,443 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,103 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,411 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -60.4% 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.