Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at YALDING
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,059
Total Quantity
243.1K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-14.3%
YALDING prescribed 3,059 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,412 to the NHS. This is 14.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,059 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 243,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,412 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,059 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.3% 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.