Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,501
Total Quantity
342.8K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+26.2%

NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 4,501 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,359 to the NHS. This is 26.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
376

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,501
Total Quantity342,805
Total NHS Cost£10,359
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+26.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,501 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+26.2% 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.