Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWINGTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,410
Total Quantity
432.9K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+79.7%
NEWINGTON SURGERY prescribed 6,410 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,170 to the NHS. This is 79.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 432,921 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,170 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +79.7% 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.