Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,464
Total Quantity
384.1K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
-2.9%

THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,464 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,870 to the NHS. This is 2.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
314

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,464
Total Quantity384,075
Total NHS Cost£9,870
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-2.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,464 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-2.9% 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.