Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WILLOWS PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,590
Total Quantity
343.5K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+0.6%

THE WILLOWS PRACTICE prescribed 3,590 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,537 to the NHS. This is 0.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
345

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,590
Total Quantity343,520
Total NHS Cost£10,537
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+0.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,590 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+0.6% 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.