Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROVES MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,839
Total Quantity
674.1K
NHS Cost
£24.3K
vs National Avg
+119.7%
GROVES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,839 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,284 to the NHS. This is 119.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
825
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
674
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
679
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
563
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 674,147 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,284 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +119.7% 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.