Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
10,928
Total Quantity
687.8K
NHS Cost
£27.2K
vs National Avg
+206.3%

DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 10,928 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,203 to the NHS. This is 206.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
941
Jun 2026
880
Jun 2026
911
Jun 2026
1,020
Jun 2026
857
Jun 2026
981
Jun 2026
938
Jun 2026
913
Jun 2026
947
Jun 2026
795
Jun 2026
874
Jun 2026
871

Prescribing Details

Total Items10,928
Total Quantity687,846
Total NHS Cost£27,203
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+206.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice10,928 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+206.3% 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.