Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,699
Total Quantity
696.4K
NHS Cost
£20.5K
vs National Avg
+143.8%
WATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,699 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,540 to the NHS. This is 143.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
745
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
784
Jul 2026
700
Jul 2026
735
Jul 2026
763
Jul 2026
815
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
739
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
742
Jul 2026
692
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,699 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 696,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,540 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,699 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +143.8% 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.