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 Items | 4,099 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 384,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,598 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,099 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.9% 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.