Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINSHILL
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,864
Total Quantity
186.3K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
-47.7%
WINSHILL prescribed 1,864 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,272 to the NHS. This is 47.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,864 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 186,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,272 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,864 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.7% 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.