Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWHAM VICARAGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,817
Total Quantity
331.0K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+7%
NEWHAM VICARAGE PRACTICE prescribed 3,817 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,397 to the NHS. This is 7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
337
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,817 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 330,955 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,397 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,817 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +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.