Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at YORK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,774
Total Quantity
230.1K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
-22.2%
YORK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,774 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,836 to the NHS. This is 22.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,109 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,836 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,774 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.2% 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.