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 Items | 8,548 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 985,682 |
| Total NHS Cost | £33,367 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,548 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +139.6% 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.