Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,748
Total Quantity
329.4K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
-23%
WATERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,748 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,809 to the NHS. This is 23% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
228
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,748 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 329,362 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,809 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,748 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -23% 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.