Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE YELLOW PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,384
Total Quantity
99.1K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-61.2%
THE YELLOW PRACTICE prescribed 1,384 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,015 to the NHS. This is 61.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,384 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,071 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,015 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -61.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,384 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -61.2% 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.