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 Items3,464
Total Quantity185,427
Total NHS Cost£6,569
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-2.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,464 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-2.9% 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.