Metformin 1g modified-release tablets
BNF presentation 0601022B0AAAVAV within chapter Endocrine System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0601022B0AAAVAV
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
396,970
NHS spend (£)
£1,662,069.82
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 | 61,734 |
| February 2025 | 1,023 |
| December 2024 | 26,640 |
| November 2024 | 61,536 |
| October 2024 | 63,686 |
| September 2024 | 689 |
| August 2024 | 9,639 |
| July 2024 | 62,730 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 25,843 |
| July 2021 | 16,989 |
| June 2021 | 11,462 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
|
Granta Medical Practices
ODS D81043
|
1,224 | 06H - CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH ICB |
|
The Ridings Medical Group
ODS B81061
|
829 | 02Y - HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 822 | No data available |
|
Bartlett Group Practice
ODS H81013
|
672 | D4U1Y - FRIMLEY ICB |
|
Paston Surgery
ODS D82066
|
670 | 26A - NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB |
|
Stanmore Medical Group
ODS E82005
|
602 | 06K - HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 596 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 582 | No data available |
|
Market Harborough Med.Ctr
ODS C82009
|
558 | 03W - LEICESTER, LEICS & RUTLAND ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 549 | No data available |