Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,262
Total Quantity
697.1K
NHS Cost
£18.6K
vs National Avg
+103.6%
GROVE SURGERY prescribed 7,262 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,634 to the NHS. This is 103.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
657
Jun 2026
578
Jun 2026
569
Jun 2026
661
Jun 2026
544
Jun 2026
557
Jun 2026
634
Jun 2026
617
Jun 2026
688
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
620
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,262 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 697,143 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,634 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,262 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +103.6% 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.