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 Items5,757
Total Quantity346,355
Total NHS Cost£11,406
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+61.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,757 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+61.4% 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.