Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWHOLME SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,475
Total Quantity
136.4K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-58.7%
NEWHOLME SURGERY prescribed 1,475 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,309 to the NHS. This is 58.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,475 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,309 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,475 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -58.7% 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.