Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WINDMILL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,263
Total Quantity
391.8K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+47.5%

THE WINDMILL PRACTICE prescribed 5,263 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,843 to the NHS. This is 47.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
559

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,263
Total Quantity391,762
Total NHS Cost£15,843
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+47.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,263 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+47.5% 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.