Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,068
Total Quantity
588.9K
NHS Cost
£19.1K
vs National Avg
+126.2%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,068 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,131 to the NHS. This is 126.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
659
Jul 2026
696
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
677
Jul 2026
711
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
662
Jul 2026
711
Jul 2026
630
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
675
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,068 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 588,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,131 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,068 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +126.2% 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.