Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,642
Total Quantity
350.3K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
-25.9%
GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,642 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,458 to the NHS. This is 25.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
213
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,642 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 350,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,458 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,642 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25.9% 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.