Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,920
Total Quantity
164.3K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-18.1%

WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,920 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,406 to the NHS. This is 18.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
267

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,920
Total Quantity164,263
Total NHS Cost£5,406
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-18.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,920 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-18.1% 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.