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 Items5,801
Total Quantity439,210
Total NHS Cost£12,897
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+62.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,801 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+62.6% 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.