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Biphasic isophane insulin vs Metformin hydrochloride

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

Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 42.2× as often as Biphasic isophane insulin in March 2026 — 2,331,945 items versus 55,277 in England.

55,277items

Biphasic isophane insulin · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

2,331,945items

Metformin hydrochloride · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

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

▬ Biphasic isophane insulin   ·   ╌ Metformin hydrochloride

Metformin hydroc… 55,277

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

Biphasic isophane insulin versus Metformin hydrochloride, March 2026
Measure Biphasic isophane insulin Metformin hydrochloride
Items, March 2026 55,277 2,331,945
Items, last 12 months 673,984 27,395,015
Net ingredient cost, March 2026 £1,831,522 £5,257,359

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