Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GRATTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,188
Total Quantity
135.8K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-38.7%
GRATTON SURGERY prescribed 2,188 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,280 to the NHS. This is 38.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 135,806 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,280 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.7% 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.