Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWTOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,044
Total Quantity
308.2K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+13.4%
NEWTOWN SURGERY prescribed 4,044 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,631 to the NHS. This is 13.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
321
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,044 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,631 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,044 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.4% 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.