Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWHAM TRANSITIONAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,293
Total Quantity
133.8K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-35.7%
NEWHAM TRANSITIONAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,293 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,172 to the NHS. This is 35.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
206
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,293 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 133,831 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,172 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,293 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.7% 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.