Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAYFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,293
Total Quantity
223.4K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
-7.7%
MAYFIELD SURGERY prescribed 3,293 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,596 to the NHS. This is 7.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
278
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,293 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 223,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,596 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,293 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -7.7% 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.