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 Items | 4,501 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 342,805 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,359 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,501 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.2% 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.