Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,630
Total Quantity
868.2K
NHS Cost
£31.9K
vs National Avg
+226%
MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 11,630 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,876 to the NHS. This is 226% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,028
Jul 2026
970
Jul 2026
1,004
Jul 2026
1,012
Jul 2026
993
Jul 2026
986
Jul 2026
972
Jul 2026
995
Jul 2026
942
Jul 2026
855
Jul 2026
894
Jul 2026
979
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 868,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,876 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +226% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +226% 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.