Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWHALL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,753
Total Quantity
474.0K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+5.2%
NEWHALL SURGERY prescribed 3,753 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,253 to the NHS. This is 5.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
310
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,753 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 474,037 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,253 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,753 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +5.2% 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.