Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WILLOWS HEALTH
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
20,932
Total Quantity
1.7M
NHS Cost
£65.1K
vs National Avg
+486.8%
WILLOWS HEALTH prescribed 20,932 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £65,128 to the NHS. This is 486.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,720
Jul 2026
1,605
Jul 2026
1,805
Jul 2026
1,763
Jul 2026
1,670
Jul 2026
1,846
Jul 2026
1,719
Jul 2026
1,798
Jul 2026
1,862
Jul 2026
1,636
Jul 2026
1,752
Jul 2026
1,756
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 20,932 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,709,365 |
| Total NHS Cost | £65,128 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +486.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 20,932 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +486.8% 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.