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 Items | 5,226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 398,223 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,248 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.5% 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.