Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FORESTSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,292
Total Quantity
436.7K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
-7.7%
FORESTSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,292 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,869 to the NHS. This is 7.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
289
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,292 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 436,749 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,869 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,292 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -7.7% 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.