Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WADDESDON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,327
Total Quantity
202.1K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-34.8%
WADDESDON SURGERY prescribed 2,327 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,522 to the NHS. This is 34.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,327 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 202,132 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,522 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,327 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34.8% 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.