Metformin 500mg tablets
0601022B0AAABAB · Endocrine System
1,162,974items
Dispensed in May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
£2,127,189
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
NHSBSA PCA
14,604,474items
Dispensed in the last 12 months
NHSBSA PCA
Figure 1. Metformin 500mg tablets: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
One presentation of Metformin hydrochloride. See the chemical for the full national picture and related presentations.
Top dispensing practices
Dispensing GP practices supplying this presentation, by items (a subset of national dispensing).
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| Modality Partnership (awc) | 14,720 |
| Stanmore Medical Group | 14,013 |
| Holderness Health | 11,969 |
| The Ridings Medical Group | 11,330 |
| Beacon Medical Practice | 11,043 |
| Lancaster Medical Practice | 10,844 |
| The Medical Group | 10,617 |
| The Roxton Practice | 10,316 |
| James Street Group Pract | 9,888 |
| Westrop Medical Practice | 9,813 |