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 Items4,925
Total Quantity376,132
Total NHS Cost£11,079
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+38.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,925 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+38.1% 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.