Insulin glargine/lixisenatide vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 2,247,052.0× as often as Insulin glargine/lixisenatide in February 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 1 in England.
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Insulin glargine/lixisenatide · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Metformin hydrochloride · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Insulin glargine/lixisenatide versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Insulin glargine/lixisenatide · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Insulin glargine/lixisenatide | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 2,247,052 |
| Items, last 12 months | 139 | 27,404,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £49 | £4,969,944 |
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