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 Items | 5,263 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 391,762 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,843 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,263 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +47.5% 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.