Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTON SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,250
Total Quantity
362.8K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+75.2%

NEWTON SURGERY prescribed 6,250 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,690 to the NHS. This is 75.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
573
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
493

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,250
Total Quantity362,825
Total NHS Cost£14,690
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+75.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,250 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+75.2% 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.