Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWNHAM WALK SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,318
Total Quantity
91.3K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-63.1%

NEWNHAM WALK SURGERY prescribed 1,318 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,349 to the NHS. This is 63.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,318
Total Quantity91,340
Total NHS Cost£4,349
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-63.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,318 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-63.1% vs national average
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.