Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
8,548
Total Quantity
985.7K
NHS Cost
£33.4K
vs National Avg
+139.6%

POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE prescribed 8,548 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,367 to the NHS. This is 139.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
713
Jul 2026
708
Jul 2026
798
Jul 2026
690
Jul 2026
714
Jul 2026
753
Jul 2026
679
Jul 2026
727
Jul 2026
732
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
722
Jul 2026
670

Prescribing Details

Total Items8,548
Total Quantity985,682
Total NHS Cost£33,367
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+139.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,548 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+139.6% vs national average
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.