Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINCHMORE HILL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,920
Total Quantity
817.8K
NHS Cost
£24.8K
vs National Avg
+234.1%
WINCHMORE HILL PRACTICE prescribed 11,920 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,756 to the NHS. This is 234.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
981
Jul 2026
930
Jul 2026
1,012
Jul 2026
960
Jul 2026
966
Jul 2026
1,054
Jul 2026
954
Jul 2026
974
Jul 2026
1,090
Jul 2026
920
Jul 2026
1,040
Jul 2026
1,039
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,920 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 817,753 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,756 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +234.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,920 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +234.1% 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.