Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,347
Total Quantity
766.1K
NHS Cost
£28.0K
vs National Avg
+162%
WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 9,347 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,979 to the NHS. This is 162% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
778
Jun 2026
689
Jun 2026
814
Jun 2026
824
Jun 2026
648
Jun 2026
910
Jun 2026
766
Jun 2026
756
Jun 2026
817
Jun 2026
717
Jun 2026
790
Jun 2026
838
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 766,132 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,979 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +162% 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.