Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRING GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,340
Total Quantity
416.6K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+21.7%

SPRING GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,340 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,399 to the NHS. This is 21.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
345

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,340
Total Quantity416,593
Total NHS Cost£12,399
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+21.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,340 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+21.7% 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.