Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATER MEADOW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,726
Total Quantity
588.8K
NHS Cost
£19.2K
vs National Avg
+60.5%
WATER MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 5,726 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,157 to the NHS. This is 60.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
489
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,726 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 588,798 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,157 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,726 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +60.5% 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.