Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FOREST SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,400
Total Quantity
423.0K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+51.4%
FOREST SURGERY prescribed 5,400 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,414 to the NHS. This is 51.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
436
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 423,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,414 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51.4% 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.