Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,111
Total Quantity
379.0K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+71.3%
GROVE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 6,111 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,416 to the NHS. This is 71.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
573
Jul 2026
556
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,111 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 379,048 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,416 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,111 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +71.3% 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.