Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at POOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,838
Total Quantity
272.8K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
-20.4%
POOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,838 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,147 to the NHS. This is 20.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
243
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 272,789 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,147 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -20.4% 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.