Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GRAND DRIVE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,329
Total Quantity
279.5K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-6.7%

GRAND DRIVE SURGERY prescribed 3,329 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,859 to the NHS. This is 6.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
281

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,329
Total Quantity279,495
Total NHS Cost£8,859
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-6.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,329 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-6.7% 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.