Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,924
Total Quantity
214.6K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
-18%
WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES prescribed 2,924 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,629 to the NHS. This is 18% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
283
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,924 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 214,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,629 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,924 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -18% 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.