Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWBOLD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,814
Total Quantity
488.0K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+6.9%

NEWBOLD SURGERY prescribed 3,814 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,658 to the NHS. This is 6.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
320

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,814
Total Quantity488,033
Total NHS Cost£14,658
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+6.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,814 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+6.9% 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.