Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,012
Total Quantity
620.4K
NHS Cost
£26.9K
vs National Avg
+68.5%
FOREST MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 6,012 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,869 to the NHS. This is 68.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
522
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,012 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 620,354 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,869 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,012 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +68.5% 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.