Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILLESDEN GREEN SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,455
Total Quantity
385.6K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+24.9%

WILLESDEN GREEN SURGERY prescribed 4,455 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,656 to the NHS. This is 24.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
396

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,455
Total Quantity385,609
Total NHS Cost£14,656
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+24.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,455 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+24.9% 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.