Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at POPLAR HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,496
Total Quantity
262.3K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
-2%
POPLAR HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 3,496 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,465 to the NHS. This is 2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
291
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,465 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -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.