Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD FORGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,160
Total Quantity
110.8K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-39.5%
OLD FORGE SURGERY prescribed 2,160 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,388 to the NHS. This is 39.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,160 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,819 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,388 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,160 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.5% 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.