Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,145
Total Quantity
282.0K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
-11.8%
WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,145 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,669 to the NHS. This is 11.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
268
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,145 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 281,968 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,669 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,145 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.8% 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.