Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,823
Total Quantity
902.8K
NHS Cost
£24.1K
vs National Avg
+203.4%
WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 10,823 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,066 to the NHS. This is 203.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
909
Jul 2026
879
Jul 2026
867
Jul 2026
902
Jul 2026
923
Jul 2026
975
Jul 2026
815
Jul 2026
890
Jul 2026
928
Jul 2026
1,031
Jul 2026
896
Jul 2026
808
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,823 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 902,802 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,066 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,823 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +203.4% 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.