Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE FOREST SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,085
Total Quantity
290.5K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
-13.5%
THE FOREST SURGERY prescribed 3,085 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,341 to the NHS. This is 13.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
286
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,085 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 290,485 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,341 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,085 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.5% 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.