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 Items4,693
Total Quantity397,413
Total NHS Cost£16,062
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+31.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,693 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+31.6% vs national average
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.