Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAYFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,432
Total Quantity
426.7K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+52.3%
MAYFIELD SURGERY prescribed 5,432 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,259 to the NHS. This is 52.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
457
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 426,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,259 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.3% 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.