Metformin 850mg tablets
0601022B0AAADAD · Endocrine System
29,147items
Dispensed in May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
£28,249
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
NHSBSA PCA
393,083items
Dispensed in the last 12 months
NHSBSA PCA
Figure 1. Metformin 850mg 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 |
|---|---|
| Granta Medical Practices | 726 |
| Amicus Health - Mid Devon Sites | 529 |
| Bewick Crescent Surgery | 491 |
| King Street Surgery | 380 |
| Litcham Health Centre | 374 |
| Woodlands Medical Practice | 367 |
| Asa Medical Group | 363 |
| Orchard Surgery,Melbourn | 363 |
| Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre | 351 |
| St.Stephens Health Centre | 344 |