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 Items4,090
Total Quantity321,652
Total NHS Cost£14,999
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+14.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,090 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+14.7% 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.