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 Items | 5,295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 431,513 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,377 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +48.4% 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.