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 Items | 3,399 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 265,339 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,430 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,399 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -4.7% 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.