Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEW STREET & NETHERTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,730
Total Quantity
453.2K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
+32.6%
NEW STREET & NETHERTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,730 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,540 to the NHS. This is 32.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
426
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,730 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 453,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,540 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,730 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.6% 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.