Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINDMILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,475
Total Quantity
185.5K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-30.6%
WINDMILL SURGERY prescribed 2,475 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,512 to the NHS. This is 30.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,475 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 185,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,512 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,475 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.6% 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.