Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHGROVE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,910
Total Quantity
468.8K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+65.7%

HIGHGROVE SURGERY prescribed 5,910 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,145 to the NHS. This is 65.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
528

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,910
Total Quantity468,755
Total NHS Cost£17,145
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+65.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,910 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+65.7% 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.