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 Items2,874
Total Quantity277,645
Total NHS Cost£10,757
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-19.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,874 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-19.4% 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.