Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINDERMERE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,393
Total Quantity
139.7K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-61%
WINDERMERE SURGERY prescribed 1,393 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,347 to the NHS. This is 61% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,393 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 139,733 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,347 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -61% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,393 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -61% 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.