Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STANLEY CORNER MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,538
Total Quantity
424.8K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+55.2%

STANLEY CORNER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,538 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,503 to the NHS. This is 55.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
432

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,538
Total Quantity424,806
Total NHS Cost£12,503
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+55.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,538 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+55.2% 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.