Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILLOW BANK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,760
Total Quantity
490.8K
NHS Cost
£17.2K
vs National Avg
+61.5%
WILLOW BANK SURGERY prescribed 5,760 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,239 to the NHS. This is 61.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
490
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
532
Jun 2026
507
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 490,788 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,239 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.5% 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.