Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at POOLE TOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,704
Total Quantity
226.3K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-52.2%
POOLE TOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,704 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,587 to the NHS. This is 52.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 226,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,587 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -52.2% 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.