Metformin 500mg modified-release tablets
BNF presentation 0601022B0AAASAS within chapter Endocrine System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0601022B0AAASAS
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
488,227
NHS spend (£)
£1,905,834.72
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 73,374 |
| February 2025 | 1,990 |
| December 2024 | 40,442 |
| November 2024 | 69,722 |
| October 2024 | 71,334 |
| September 2024 | 992 |
| August 2024 | 16,173 |
| July 2024 | 70,629 |
| May 2024 | 36,852 |
| July 2021 | 24,502 |
| June 2021 | 19,897 |
| December 2020 | 31,953 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 740 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 718 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 656 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 596 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 558 | No data available |
|
Sleaford Medical Group
ODS C83023
|
528 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 521 | No data available |
|
Lakeside Healthcare Stamford
ODS C83007
|
515 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
|
Munro Medical Centre
ODS C83022
|
507 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
|
Mendip Vale Medical Practice
ODS L81086
|
504 | 15C - BRISTOL, N SOMERSET & S GLOS ICB |