Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINDMILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,458
Total Quantity
333.5K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+25%
WINDMILL SURGERY prescribed 4,458 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,107 to the NHS. This is 25% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
422
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 333,542 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,107 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +25% 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.