Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,319
Total Quantity
421.3K
NHS Cost
£23.1K
vs National Avg
+77.1%
MAYFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,319 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,139 to the NHS. This is 77.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
595
Jul 2026
586
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,319 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 421,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,139 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,319 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +77.1% 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.