Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CORNISHWAY GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,226
Total Quantity
398.2K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+46.5%

CORNISHWAY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,226 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,248 to the NHS. This is 46.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
421

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,226
Total Quantity398,223
Total NHS Cost£16,248
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+46.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,226 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+46.5% 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.