Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CUMBERLAND HOUSE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,717
Total Quantity
358.2K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+4.2%
CUMBERLAND HOUSE prescribed 3,717 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,252 to the NHS. This is 4.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
298
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,717 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 358,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,252 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,717 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.2% 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.