Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,399
Total Quantity
265.3K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-4.7%

POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 3,399 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,430 to the NHS. This is 4.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
285

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,399
Total Quantity265,339
Total NHS Cost£9,430
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-4.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,399 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-4.7% vs national average
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.