Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FORTY WILLOWS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,707
Total Quantity
374.8K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
-24.1%
FORTY WILLOWS SURGERY prescribed 2,707 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,156 to the NHS. This is 24.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
232
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,707 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 374,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,156 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,707 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -24.1% 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.