Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,196
Total Quantity
598.6K
NHS Cost
£20.5K
vs National Avg
+101.7%
WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 7,196 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,471 to the NHS. This is 101.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
625
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
617
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
624
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
598
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,196 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 598,609 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,471 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,196 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +101.7% 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.