Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATLING STREET PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
10,596
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£44.6K
vs National Avg
+197%

WATLING STREET PRACTICE prescribed 10,596 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £44,589 to the NHS. This is 197% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
923
Jul 2026
932
Jul 2026
1,033
Jul 2026
1,077
Jul 2026
935
Jul 2026
1,008
Jul 2026
1,122
Jul 2026
968
Jul 2026
850
Jul 2026
1,133

Prescribing Details

Total Items10,596
Total Quantity1,344,363
Total NHS Cost£44,589
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+197%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice10,596 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+197% 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.