Metformin 500mg modified-release tablets
0601022B0AAASAS · Endocrine System
594,074items
Dispensed in May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
£1,224,838
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
NHSBSA PCA
6,759,962items
Dispensed in the last 12 months
NHSBSA PCA
Figure 1. Metformin 500mg modified-release 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) | 10,100 |
| Munro Medical Centre | 7,243 |
| Mendip Vale Medical Practice | 6,880 |
| Vida Healthcare | 6,631 |
| The Ridings Medical Group | 6,562 |
| Tadley Medical P'ship | 6,127 |
| Granta Medical Practices | 5,852 |
| Westrop Medical Practice | 5,840 |
| James Street Group Pract | 5,798 |
| Riverside Surgery | 5,551 |