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 Items | 3,329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,495 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,859 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -6.7% 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.