Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,416
Total Quantity
214.7K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+23.8%

ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,416 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,516 to the NHS. This is 23.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
358

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,416
Total Quantity214,667
Total NHS Cost£13,516
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+23.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,416 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+23.8% 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.