Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTON PLACE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,512
Total Quantity
562.6K
NHS Cost
£20.1K
vs National Avg
+54.5%
NEWTON PLACE SURGERY prescribed 5,512 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,142 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
454
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 562,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,142 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.5% 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.