Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,831
Total Quantity
381.2K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+35.4%
FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 4,831 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,569 to the NHS. This is 35.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
384
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,831 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 381,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,569 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,831 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.4% 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.