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 Items4,503
Total Quantity328,998
Total NHS Cost£9,533
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+26.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,503 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+26.2% 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.