Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATERFIELD HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,225
Total Quantity
171.8K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-37.6%
WATERFIELD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,225 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,523 to the NHS. This is 37.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,225 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 171,778 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,523 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,225 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.6% 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.