Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,156
Total Quantity
425.8K
NHS Cost
£15.0K
vs National Avg
-11.5%
WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,156 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,997 to the NHS. This is 11.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
273
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,156 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 425,787 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,997 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,156 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.5% 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.