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 Items6,176
Total Quantity560,888
Total NHS Cost£18,975
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+73.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,176 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+73.1% vs national average
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.