Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE HOUSE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,176
Total Quantity
560.9K
NHS Cost
£19.0K
vs National Avg
+73.1%
GROVE HOUSE PRACTICE prescribed 6,176 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,975 to the NHS. This is 73.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
500
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,176 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 560,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,975 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,176 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +73.1% 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.