Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILLOW WOOD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,993
Total Quantity
255.3K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-16.1%

WILLOW WOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,993 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,216 to the NHS. This is 16.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
250

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,993
Total Quantity255,342
Total NHS Cost£8,216
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-16.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,993 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-16.1% 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.