Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,275
Total Quantity
684.1K
NHS Cost
£21.6K
vs National Avg
+75.9%
THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 6,275 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,567 to the NHS. This is 75.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
526
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 684,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,567 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +75.9% 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.