Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAY LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,874
Total Quantity
277.6K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
-19.4%
MAY LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,874 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,757 to the NHS. This is 19.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 277,645 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,757 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -19.4% 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.