Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WILLOW TREE PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,450
Total Quantity
363.4K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+24.7%

THE WILLOW TREE PRACTICE prescribed 4,450 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,249 to the NHS. This is 24.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
351

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,450
Total Quantity363,363
Total NHS Cost£15,249
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+24.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,450 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+24.7% 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.