Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,570
Total Quantity
228.7K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-28%
GROVE SURGERY prescribed 2,570 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,859 to the NHS. This is 28% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,570 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 228,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,859 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,570 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -28% 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.