Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GRASSENDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,332
Total Quantity
180.9K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
-34.6%
GRASSENDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,332 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,708 to the NHS. This is 34.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
209
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,332 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 180,879 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,708 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,332 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34.6% 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.