Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FRANCIS GROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,799
Total Quantity
205.3K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
-21.5%
FRANCIS GROVE SURGERY prescribed 2,799 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,792 to the NHS. This is 21.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
229
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,799 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 205,279 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,792 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,799 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -21.5% 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.