Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE NEW CONINGSBY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,439
Total Quantity
421.9K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+52.5%
THE NEW CONINGSBY SURGERY prescribed 5,439 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,550 to the NHS. This is 52.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
486
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,439 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 421,917 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,550 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,439 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.5% 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.