Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEW LONGTON SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,150

Total Quantity

88.0K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

-67.8%

NEW LONGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,150 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,956 to the NHS. This is 67.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

110

Jul 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,150
Total Quantity	87,991
Total NHS Cost	£2,956
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	-67.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,150 items
National average per practice	3,567 items
Difference	-67.8% 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.