Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,712
Total Quantity
824.4K
NHS Cost
£28.3K
vs National Avg
+200.3%
GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 10,712 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,297 to the NHS. This is 200.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
868
Jul 2026
822
Jul 2026
905
Jul 2026
854
Jul 2026
846
Jul 2026
946
Jul 2026
887
Jul 2026
967
Jul 2026
966
Jul 2026
833
Jul 2026
914
Jul 2026
904
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 824,417 |
| Total NHS Cost | £28,297 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +200.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +200.3% 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.