Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINSCOMBE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,438
Total Quantity
414.4K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
+24.4%
WINSCOMBE SURGERY prescribed 4,438 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,650 to the NHS. This is 24.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
366
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,438 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 414,423 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,650 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,438 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24.4% 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.