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 Items | 4,340 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 416,593 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,399 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,340 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.7% 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.