Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MATLOCK AND ASHOVER PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,102
Total Quantity
71.8K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-69.1%

MATLOCK AND ASHOVER PRACTICE prescribed 1,102 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,407 to the NHS. This is 69.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
71

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,102
Total Quantity71,848
Total NHS Cost£2,407
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-69.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,102 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-69.1% 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.