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 Items3,293
Total Quantity223,384
Total NHS Cost£7,596
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-7.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,293 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-7.7% 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.