PI Pharma Insight

Glucophage SR 500mg tablets

BNF presentation 0601022B0BBACAS within chapter Endocrine System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.

Product

Glucophage

Chemical substance

Metformin hydrochloride

Presentation code

0601022B0BBACAS

Usage overview

Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.

Items dispensed

40,410

NHS spend (£)

£271,931.07

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 4,206
February 2025 48
December 2024 1,679
November 2024 4,830
October 2024 5,181
September 2024 35
August 2024 694
July 2024 5,160
May 2024 1,770
July 2021 3,367
June 2021 2,139
December 2020 5,338

Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine

Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.

Pharmacy Items Region
Unknown pharmacy 285 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 285 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 199 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 176 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 159 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 158 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 146 No data available
St Georges Medical Centre
ODS G82057
143 91Q - KENT AND MEDWAY ICB
Unknown pharmacy 141 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 135 No data available