Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at POPLAR STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,169
Total Quantity
206.5K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-39.2%
POPLAR STREET SURGERY prescribed 2,169 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,513 to the NHS. This is 39.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,169 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 206,490 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,513 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,169 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.2% 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.