Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WILLESDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
9,935
Total Quantity
664.9K
NHS Cost
£18.1K
vs National Avg
+178.5%

THE WILLESDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 9,935 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,089 to the NHS. This is 178.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
840
Jun 2026
773
Jun 2026
790
Jun 2026
806
Jun 2026
811
Jun 2026
919
Jun 2026
914
Jun 2026
740
Jun 2026
860
Jun 2026
796
Jun 2026
885
Jun 2026
801

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,935
Total Quantity664,925
Total NHS Cost£18,089
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+178.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,935 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+178.5% 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.