Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,680
Total Quantity
536.7K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+59.2%
THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE prescribed 5,680 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,906 to the NHS. This is 59.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
538
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,680 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 536,655 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,906 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,680 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +59.2% 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.