Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FORGE CLOSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,256
Total Quantity
169.7K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-64.8%
FORGE CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 1,256 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,072 to the NHS. This is 64.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,256 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,072 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,256 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -64.8% 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.