Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WATERFRONT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,666
Total Quantity
458.2K
NHS Cost
£17.8K
vs National Avg
+30.8%
THE WATERFRONT SURGERY prescribed 4,666 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,815 to the NHS. This is 30.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
379
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,666 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 458,179 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,815 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,666 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30.8% 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.