Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at POPLARS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,004
Total Quantity
174.0K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
-15.8%
POPLARS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,004 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,352 to the NHS. This is 15.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
247
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 174,003 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,352 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.8% 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.