Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WILLOW GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
22,617
Total Quantity
2.4M
NHS Cost
£88.0K
vs National Avg
+534%
THE WILLOW GROUP prescribed 22,617 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £88,019 to the NHS. This is 534% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,927
Jun 2026
1,753
Jun 2026
1,993
Jun 2026
1,777
Jun 2026
1,910
Jun 2026
1,871
Jun 2026
1,861
Jun 2026
1,954
Jun 2026
1,931
Jun 2026
1,808
Jun 2026
1,917
Jun 2026
1,915
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 22,617 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,393,155 |
| Total NHS Cost | £88,019 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +534% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 22,617 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +534% 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.