Insulin degludec vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 36.6× as often as Insulin degludec in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 61,358 in England.
61,358items
Insulin degludec · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Insulin degludec versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Insulin degludec · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Insulin degludec | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 61,358 | 2,247,052 |
| Items, last 12 months | 730,093 | 27,404,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,641,166 | £4,969,944 |
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