Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FOREST HILL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,605
Total Quantity
271.0K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+1.1%
FOREST HILL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,605 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,150 to the NHS. This is 1.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
281
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,041 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,150 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +1.1% 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.