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 Items2,570
Total Quantity228,660
Total NHS Cost£7,859
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-28%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,570 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-28% 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.