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 Items7,196
Total Quantity598,609
Total NHS Cost£20,471
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+101.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,196 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+101.7% vs national average
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.