Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DERRY DOWNS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,771
Total Quantity
267.0K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
-50.4%

DERRY DOWNS SURGERY prescribed 1,771 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,663 to the NHS. This is 50.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
144

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,771
Total Quantity267,020
Total NHS Cost£7,663
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-50.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,771 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-50.4% 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.