Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at YIEWSLEY FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,122
Total Quantity
599.2K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+71.6%
YIEWSLEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 6,122 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,483 to the NHS. This is 71.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
525
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,122 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 599,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,483 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,122 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +71.6% 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.