Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,118
Total Quantity
158.1K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-40.6%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,118 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,320 to the NHS. This is 40.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,118 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 158,143 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,320 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,118 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -40.6% 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.