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 Items2,642
Total Quantity350,326
Total NHS Cost£11,458
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-25.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,642 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-25.9% 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.