Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASH GROVE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,142
Total Quantity
537.9K
NHS Cost
£23.2K
vs National Avg
+100.2%

ASH GROVE prescribed 7,142 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,178 to the NHS. This is 100.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
611
Jun 2026
572
Jun 2026
616
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
585
Jun 2026
642
Jun 2026
572
Jun 2026
606
Jun 2026
589
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
633

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,142
Total Quantity537,925
Total NHS Cost£23,178
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+100.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,142 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+100.2% 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.