Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,220
Total Quantity
287.5K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+18.3%
WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,220 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,854 to the NHS. This is 18.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
341
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 287,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,854 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.3% 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.