Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WILLOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,424
Total Quantity
572.7K
NHS Cost
£21.3K
vs National Avg
+136.1%
THE WILLOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,424 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,291 to the NHS. This is 136.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
768
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
729
Jul 2026
669
Jul 2026
799
Jul 2026
710
Jul 2026
700
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
678
Jul 2026
667
Jul 2026
674
Jul 2026
694
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 572,701 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,291 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +136.1% 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.