Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILLOWBROOK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,344
Total Quantity
527.9K
NHS Cost
£19.5K
vs National Avg
+77.8%

WILLOWBROOK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,344 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,503 to the NHS. This is 77.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
565
Jun 2026
514
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
503
Jun 2026
480

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,344
Total Quantity527,934
Total NHS Cost£19,503
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+77.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,344 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+77.8% 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.