Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GRANGEWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,757
Total Quantity
346.4K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+61.4%
GRANGEWOOD SURGERY prescribed 5,757 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,406 to the NHS. This is 61.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
510
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,757 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 346,355 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,406 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,757 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.4% 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.