Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CORNHILL SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,552
Total Quantity
225.2K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-56.5%

CORNHILL SURGERY prescribed 1,552 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,093 to the NHS. This is 56.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
143

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,552
Total Quantity225,205
Total NHS Cost£7,093
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-56.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,552 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-56.5% vs national average
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.