Metformin
13 products in the NHS Drug Tariff Part VIIIA (October 2026), from £0.67.
Cat MPrice set by DHSC using manufacturer volume and price data, reviewed quarterly.
Cat CPrice based on a particular proprietary product, manufacturer or supplier.
Cat AReadily available generics; price based on wholesaler and manufacturer list prices.
Strengths & presentations
Metformin 1g modified-release tablets
1 pack · from £2.26
Metformin 1g oral powder sachets sugar free
1 pack · from £12.60
Metformin 1g tablets
1 pack · from £2.38
Metformin 1g/5ml oral solution sugar free
1 pack · from £80.00
Metformin 500mg modified-release tablets
1 pack · from £1.73
Metformin 500mg oral powder sachets sugar free
1 pack · from £12.60
Metformin 500mg tablets
1 pack · from £0.67
Metformin 500mg/5ml oral solution sugar free
1 pack · from £6.58
Metformin 750mg modified-release tablets
2 packs · from £1.14
Metformin 850mg modified-release tablets
1 pack · from £3.20
Metformin 850mg tablets
1 pack · from £1.02
Metformin 850mg/5ml oral solution sugar free
1 pack · from £81.60
All packs
DrugPackBasic priceCategory
- Metformin 1g modified-release tablets385k Rx/mo56£2.26Cat M
- Metformin 1g oral powder sachets sugar free411 Rx/moMorningside Healthcare Ltd30£12.60Cat C
- Metformin 1g tablets6k Rx/mo28£2.38Cat A
- Metformin 1g/5ml oral solution sugar free342 Rx/moColonis Pharma Ltd150 ml£80.00Cat C
- Metformin 500mg modified-release tablets748k Rx/mo56£1.73Cat M
- Metformin 500mg oral powder sachets sugar free3k Rx/moMorningside Healthcare Ltd30£12.60Cat C
- Metformin 500mg tabletsMost prescribed1.3M Rx/mo28£0.67Cat M
- Metformin 500mg/5ml oral solution sugar free11k Rx/mo150 ml£6.58Cat M
- Metformin 750mg modified-release tablets12k Rx/mo28£1.14Cat A
- Metformin 750mg modified-release tablets12k Rx/mo56£2.29Cat A
- Metformin 850mg modified-release tablets388 Rx/moGlucophage SR30£3.20Cat C
- Metformin 850mg tablets32k Rx/mo56£1.02Cat M
- Metformin 850mg/5ml oral solution sugar free49 Rx/moColonis Pharma Ltd150 ml£81.60Cat C