Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KEATS GROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,433
Total Quantity
275.8K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+24.3%
KEATS GROVE SURGERY prescribed 4,433 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,299 to the NHS. This is 24.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
362
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 275,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,299 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24.3% 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.