Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,854
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£27.8K
vs National Avg
+148.2%
NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 8,854 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,839 to the NHS. This is 148.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
726
Jul 2026
723
Jul 2026
730
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
780
Jul 2026
783
Jul 2026
739
Jul 2026
753
Jul 2026
800
Jul 2026
679
Jul 2026
778
Jul 2026
710
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,854 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,022,613 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,839 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +148.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,854 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +148.2% 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.