Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FORGE HEALTH GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,079
Total Quantity
797.5K
NHS Cost
£22.4K
vs National Avg
+210.6%
FORGE HEALTH GROUP prescribed 11,079 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,397 to the NHS. This is 210.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,145
Jul 2026
849
Jul 2026
933
Jul 2026
863
Jul 2026
873
Jul 2026
925
Jul 2026
915
Jul 2026
926
Jul 2026
954
Jul 2026
850
Jul 2026
936
Jul 2026
910
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,079 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 797,545 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,397 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +210.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,079 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +210.6% 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.