Glimepiride vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 70.6× as often as Glimepiride in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 31,845 in England.
31,845items
Glimepiride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glimepiride versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glimepiride · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Glimepiride | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 31,845 | 2,247,052 |
| Items, last 12 months | 411,749 | 27,404,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £37,745 | £4,969,944 |
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