Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WINTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,960
Total Quantity
408.5K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+67.1%
WINTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,960 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,859 to the NHS. This is 67.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
506
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,960 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 408,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,859 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,960 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +67.1% 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.