Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CORFTON ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,517
Total Quantity
175.5K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-57.5%
THE CORFTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,517 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,476 to the NHS. This is 57.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,517 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,476 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,517 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -57.5% 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.