Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE NEW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,580
Total Quantity
394.6K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
-27.7%
THE NEW SURGERY prescribed 2,580 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,831 to the NHS. This is 27.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
223
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,580 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 394,574 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,831 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,580 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.7% 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.