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 Items | 2,993 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 255,342 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,216 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,993 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16.1% 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.