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Biphasic insulin lispro vs Metformin hydrochloride

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated March 2026

Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 133.6× as often as Biphasic insulin lispro in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 17,449 in England.

17,449items

Biphasic insulin lispro · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

2,331,945items

Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Biphasic insulin lispro versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month

▬ Biphasic insulin lispro   ·   ╌ Metformin hydrochloride

Metformin hydroc… 17,449

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

Biphasic insulin lispro versus Metformin hydrochloride, March 2026
Measure Biphasic insulin lispro Metformin hydrochloride
Items, March 2026 17,449 2,331,945
Items, last 12 months 214,964 27,395,015
Net ingredient cost, March 2026 £999,631 £5,257,359

See the full profile for Biphasic insulin lispro or Metformin hydrochloride.