Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DERBY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,118
Total Quantity
432.8K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
-12.6%
DERBY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,118 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,784 to the NHS. This is 12.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,118 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 432,754 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,784 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,118 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.6% 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.