Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CORNERSTONE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,451
Total Quantity
820.9K
NHS Cost
£30.1K
vs National Avg
+193%
THE CORNERSTONE PRACTICE prescribed 10,451 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,117 to the NHS. This is 193% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
933
Jun 2026
810
Jun 2026
736
Jun 2026
1,118
Jun 2026
848
Jun 2026
934
Jun 2026
862
Jun 2026
933
Jun 2026
927
Jun 2026
820
Jun 2026
833
Jun 2026
697
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 820,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,117 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +193% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +193% 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.