Chlorpropamide vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 2,247,052.0× as often as Chlorpropamide in August 2025 — 2,247,052 items versus 1 in England.
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Chlorpropamide · August 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · August 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorpropamide versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorpropamide · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to August 2025
| Measure | Chlorpropamide | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, August 2025 | 1 | 2,247,052 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1 | 27,404,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, August 2025 | £42 | £4,969,944 |
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