Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,801
Total Quantity
439.2K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+62.6%
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 5,801 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,897 to the NHS. This is 62.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
503
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
572
Jun 2026
474
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,801 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 439,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,897 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,801 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +62.6% 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.