Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,807
Total Quantity
355.6K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+6.7%
NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,807 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,007 to the NHS. This is 6.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
311
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,807 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 355,619 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,007 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,807 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.7% 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.