Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINDERMERE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,776
Total Quantity
137.6K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-50.2%
WINDERMERE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,776 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,845 to the NHS. This is 50.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,776 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,845 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,776 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.2% 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.