Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DOUGLAS GROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,519
Total Quantity
327.2K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+26.7%
DOUGLAS GROVE SURGERY prescribed 4,519 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,054 to the NHS. This is 26.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
347
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,519 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 327,203 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,054 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,519 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.7% 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.