Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,693
Total Quantity
397.4K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
+31.6%
FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,693 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,062 to the NHS. This is 31.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
412
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,693 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 397,413 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,062 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,693 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31.6% 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.