Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at POPLAR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,832
Total Quantity
265.7K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-48.6%
POPLAR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,832 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,043 to the NHS. This is 48.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,832 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 265,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,043 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,832 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -48.6% 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.