Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,406
Total Quantity
236.5K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-32.6%

NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,406 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,607 to the NHS. This is 32.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
200

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,406
Total Quantity236,466
Total NHS Cost£8,607
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-32.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,406 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-32.6% 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.