Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE FOREST PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,391
Total Quantity
373.1K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+51.1%
THE FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 5,391 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,404 to the NHS. This is 51.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
437
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,076 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,404 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51.1% 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.