Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,069
Total Quantity
504.6K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+98.2%
GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,069 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,326 to the NHS. This is 98.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
662
Jul 2026
595
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
611
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
529
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,069 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 504,619 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,326 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,069 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +98.2% 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.