Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,623
Total Quantity
169.8K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-26.5%
GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,623 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,192 to the NHS. This is 26.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,192 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26.5% 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.