Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WILLASTON SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,272
Total Quantity
129.3K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-64.3%

THE WILLASTON SURGERY prescribed 1,272 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,836 to the NHS. This is 64.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
105

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,272
Total Quantity129,274
Total NHS Cost£3,836
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-64.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,272 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-64.3% vs national average
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.