Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DERBY ROAD GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,742
Total Quantity
542.2K
NHS Cost
£18.7K
vs National Avg
+32.9%
DERBY ROAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,742 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,732 to the NHS. This is 32.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
381
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,742 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 542,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,732 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,742 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.9% 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.