Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,308
Total Quantity
528.8K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+20.8%
THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,308 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,937 to the NHS. This is 20.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
379
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,308 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 528,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,937 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,308 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.8% 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.