Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,681
Total Quantity
306.1K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+3.2%
NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 3,681 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,117 to the NHS. This is 3.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
314
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,681 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 306,141 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,117 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,681 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +3.2% 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.