Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,099
Total Quantity
384.3K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+14.9%

YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,099 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,598 to the NHS. This is 14.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
364

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,099
Total Quantity384,306
Total NHS Cost£11,598
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+14.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,099 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+14.9% 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.