Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GRASMERE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,090
Total Quantity
321.7K
NHS Cost
£15.0K
vs National Avg
+14.7%
GRASMERE SURGERY prescribed 4,090 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,999 to the NHS. This is 14.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
307
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,090 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,999 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,090 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.7% 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.