Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FORGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,755
Total Quantity
391.6K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+33.3%
FORGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,755 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,055 to the NHS. This is 33.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
426
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,755 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 391,646 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,055 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,755 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.3% 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.