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 Items | 1,272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,836 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -64.3% 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.