Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE NEW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,477
Total Quantity
396.6K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+53.5%
THE NEW SURGERY prescribed 5,477 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,135 to the NHS. This is 53.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
471
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 396,583 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,135 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +53.5% 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.