Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LIQUORPOND SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,141
Total Quantity
447.7K
NHS Cost
£23.7K
vs National Avg
+44.1%

LIQUORPOND SURGERY prescribed 5,141 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,745 to the NHS. This is 44.1% 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
371
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
441

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,141
Total Quantity447,691
Total NHS Cost£23,745
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+44.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,141 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+44.1% 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.