Metformin hydrochloride vs Alogliptin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metformin hydrochloride was dispensed 29.0× as often as Alogliptin in April 2026 — 2,297,528 items versus 79,247 in England.
2,297,528items
Metformin hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
79,247items
Alogliptin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metformin hydrochloride versus Alogliptin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metformin hydrochloride · ╌ Alogliptin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Metformin hydrochloride | Alogliptin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,297,528 | 79,247 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27,464,818 | 1,109,022 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £5,058,201 | £2,186,440 |
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