Insulin aspart vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 9.9× as often as Insulin aspart in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 227,943 in England.
227,943items
Insulin aspart · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Insulin aspart versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Insulin aspart · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Insulin aspart | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 227,943 | 2,247,052 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,739,193 | 27,404,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,548,703 | £4,969,944 |
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