Insulin Lispro vs Metformin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 55.2× as often as Insulin Lispro in May 2026 — 2,247,052 items versus 40,729 in England.
40,729items
Insulin Lispro · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,247,052items
Metformin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Insulin Lispro versus Metformin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Insulin Lispro · ╌ Metformin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Insulin Lispro | Metformin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 40,729 | 2,247,052 |
| Items, last 12 months | 496,718 | 27,404,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,977,184 | £4,969,944 |
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