Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,737
Total Quantity
500.0K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+4.8%

THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE prescribed 3,737 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,821 to the NHS. This is 4.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
310

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,737
Total Quantity499,958
Total NHS Cost£15,821
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+4.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,737 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+4.8% vs national average
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.