Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILLINGHAM-BY-STOW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,893
Total Quantity
157.8K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-18.9%
WILLINGHAM-BY-STOW SURGERY prescribed 2,893 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,930 to the NHS. This is 18.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
255
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,893 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 157,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,930 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,893 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -18.9% 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.