Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FOREST HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,857
Total Quantity
429.5K
NHS Cost
£20.5K
vs National Avg
+64.2%
FOREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,857 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,467 to the NHS. This is 64.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
514
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
486
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,857 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 429,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,467 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,857 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +64.2% 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.