Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINCHCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,464
Total Quantity
185.4K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-2.9%
WINCHCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,464 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,569 to the NHS. This is 2.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 185,427 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,569 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.9% 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.