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 Items | 4,450 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 363,363 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,249 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,450 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24.7% 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.