Metformin 1g tablets
BNF presentation 0601022B0AABABA within chapter Endocrine System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0601022B0AABABA
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
8,976
NHS spend (£)
£798,457.53
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 | 1,825 |
| February 2025 | 23 |
| December 2024 | 517 |
| November 2024 | 1,921 |
| October 2024 | 1,881 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 160 |
| July 2024 | 2,051 |
| May 2024 | 541 |
| July 2021 | 28 |
| June 2021 | 25 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
|
Petroc Group Practice
ODS L82023
|
66 | 11N - CORNWALL & THE ISLES OF SCILLY ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 58 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 52 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 45 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 36 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 34 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 31 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 30 | No data available |
|
The Bassingham Surgery
ODS C83611
|
28 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 28 | No data available |