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 Items1,393
Total Quantity139,733
Total NHS Cost£5,347
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-61%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,393 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-61% 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.