Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVEHURST SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,329
Total Quantity
367.9K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
-6.7%

GROVEHURST SURGERY prescribed 3,329 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,290 to the NHS. This is 6.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
278

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,329
Total Quantity367,900
Total NHS Cost£14,290
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average-6.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,329 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-6.7% 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.