Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINDERMERE HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,687
Total Quantity
150.9K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-52.7%
WINDERMERE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,687 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,476 to the NHS. This is 52.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,687 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,476 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,687 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -52.7% 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.