Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE ROAD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,503
Total Quantity
329.0K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+26.2%
GROVE ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 4,503 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,533 to the NHS. This is 26.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
379
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 328,998 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,533 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.2% 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.