Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILLENHALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,063
Total Quantity
215.6K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
-42.2%
WILLENHALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,063 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,787 to the NHS. This is 42.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,063 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 215,611 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,787 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,063 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -42.2% 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.