Biphasic isophane insulin vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 42.0× as often as Biphasic isophane insulin in April 2026 — 2,297,528 items versus 54,711 in England.
54,711items
Biphasic isophane insulin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,297,528items
Metformin hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Biphasic isophane insulin versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Biphasic isophane insulin · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Biphasic isophane insulin | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 54,711 | 2,297,528 |
| Items, last 12 months | 677,875 | 27,559,401 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,805,256 | £5,058,201 |
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