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 Items4,220
Total Quantity287,476
Total NHS Cost£11,854
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+18.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,220 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+18.3% 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.