Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATERINGBURY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,217
Total Quantity
307.8K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+18.2%
WATERINGBURY prescribed 4,217 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,549 to the NHS. This is 18.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
318
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 307,828 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,549 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.2% 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.