Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTONS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,334
Total Quantity
380.8K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
-6.5%
NEWTONS PRACTICE prescribed 3,334 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,948 to the NHS. This is 6.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
304
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 380,808 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,948 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -6.5% 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.