Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
8,339
Total Quantity
674.6K
NHS Cost
£23.9K
vs National Avg
+133.8%

CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 8,339 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,902 to the NHS. This is 133.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
733
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
712
Jun 2026
709
Jun 2026
687
Jun 2026
693
Jun 2026
702
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
744
Jun 2026
636
Jun 2026
719
Jun 2026
676

Prescribing Details

Total Items8,339
Total Quantity674,624
Total NHS Cost£23,902
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+133.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,339 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+133.8% 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.