Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FOREST PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,597
Total Quantity
311.7K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
-27.2%
FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 2,597 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,898 to the NHS. This is 27.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
223
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,597 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 311,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,898 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,597 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.2% 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.