Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,679
Total Quantity
375.3K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-24.9%

GROVE SURGERY prescribed 2,679 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,921 to the NHS. This is 24.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
244

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,679
Total Quantity375,276
Total NHS Cost£8,921
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-24.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,679 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-24.9% 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.