Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILLENHALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - 1

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,723
Total Quantity
273.9K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+32.4%

WILLENHALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - 1 prescribed 4,723 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,249 to the NHS. This is 32.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
430

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,723
Total Quantity273,933
Total NHS Cost£7,249
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+32.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,723 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+32.4% 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.