Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAYFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,447
Total Quantity
397.4K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+52.7%
MAYFIELD SURGERY prescribed 5,447 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,876 to the NHS. This is 52.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
438
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,447 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 397,446 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,876 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,447 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.7% 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.