Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at YELVERTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,536
Total Quantity
230.1K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-28.9%
YELVERTON SURGERY prescribed 2,536 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,423 to the NHS. This is 28.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,536 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,094 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,423 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,536 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -28.9% 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.