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 Items | 1,771 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 267,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,663 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,771 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.4% 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.