Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,410
Total Quantity
264.9K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-32.4%
GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,410 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,555 to the NHS. This is 32.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 264,887 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,555 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -32.4% 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.