Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HALL GROVE GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,629
Total Quantity
547.7K
NHS Cost
£18.1K
vs National Avg
+57.8%

HALL GROVE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,629 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,091 to the NHS. This is 57.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
461

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,629
Total Quantity547,719
Total NHS Cost£18,091
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+57.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,629 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+57.8% 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.