Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CORNWALL HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,243
Total Quantity
171.8K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-65.2%
CORNWALL HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,243 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,530 to the NHS. This is 65.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 171,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,530 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -65.2% 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.