Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GRIMETHORPE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,160
Total Quantity
269.2K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+16.6%
GRIMETHORPE SURGERY prescribed 4,160 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,818 to the NHS. This is 16.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
343
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,160 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 269,209 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,818 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,160 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.6% 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.