Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILLOW GREEN SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,295
Total Quantity
431.5K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+48.4%

WILLOW GREEN SURGERY prescribed 5,295 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,377 to the NHS. This is 48.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
462

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,295
Total Quantity431,513
Total NHS Cost£14,377
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+48.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,295 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+48.4% 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.