Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at YEW TREE CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,645
Total Quantity
190.1K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-25.9%

YEW TREE CENTRE prescribed 2,645 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,789 to the NHS. This is 25.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
239

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,645
Total Quantity190,052
Total NHS Cost£8,789
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-25.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,645 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-25.9% 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.