Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,952
Total Quantity
569.5K
NHS Cost
£18.7K
vs National Avg
+10.8%
GROVE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,952 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,721 to the NHS. This is 10.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
326
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,952 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 569,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,721 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,952 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +10.8% 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.