Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WADEBRIDGE & CAMEL ESTUARY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,878
Total Quantity
271.4K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+8.7%
WADEBRIDGE & CAMEL ESTUARY PRACTICE prescribed 3,878 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,528 to the NHS. This is 8.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
319
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,528 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +8.7% 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.