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 Items | 10,928 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 687,846 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,203 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +206.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,928 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +206.3% 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.