Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,499
Total Quantity
400.2K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+54.1%
CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,499 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,600 to the NHS. This is 54.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
465
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 400,198 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,600 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.1% 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.