Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAYFORD HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,432
Total Quantity
423.4K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+52.3%
MAYFORD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,432 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,603 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
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
444
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 423,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,603 |
| Presentations | 12 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.