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 Items | 5,141 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 447,691 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,745 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,141 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +44.1% 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.