Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINDMILL HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,925
Total Quantity
376.1K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+38.1%
WINDMILL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,925 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,079 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
431
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,925 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 376,132 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,079 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,925 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +38.1% 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.