Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,781
Total Quantity
359.2K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+62.1%
GROVE SURGERY prescribed 5,781 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,700 to the NHS. This is 62.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
499
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
505
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,781 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 359,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,700 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,781 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +62.1% 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.